… On a bright, sunny Saturday in June, more than 1,500 people came to see just what was happening inside the renovated paint store along Ogden … greenhouse, which will grow seasonal vegetables and fruits year-round. Nearly 1,500 people attended the Farm on Ogden opening celebration on Saturday, June 23. The neon glow …
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… to bloom at the Garden in 2015. The corpse flower, or titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), is native to the rainforests of Indonesia. In bloom, it is known for its size, stench, and beauty—look for the deep crimson color of the frilly spathe, … this year when it finally bloomed. How often do these plants bloom? A corpse flower in bloom is rare, both in the wild and in the world of horticulture. At botanic gardens and arboreta …
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… 21, 2016 Joutras Gallery Every tree holds a mystery inside. At the end of a tree’s life, it is the job of artists, crafters, and furniture makers to reveal that story. On display in Joutras … trace grain as you learn why the artist chose a particular wood or design for their work. It is a deeply satisfying way to experience wood and to reconnect to the living trees around you. … instead of mulching them, and encourages private landowners, public stewards, and commercial site managers to salvage and re-purpose the old-growth wood of our urban forests rather than …
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… moss, ribbon, and little wooden reindeer are what we used to create our ornaments. (Charcoal is not shown.) To make your own “moss-some” terrarium ornament you will need: 3-inch or larger … want to add for whimsy (optional) Separate the halves of the DIY ornament. If your ornament is like mine, it has little “loops” for attaching a hook at the top. Start by tying a 12-inch … were walking through a forest. And there were enough in the pack for all 15 students to get one. Use whatever you like! If you have a spray bottle with water handy, it helps to give the …
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… the next generation of plants. These beetles are members of the Coleoptera (beetles) and get their name from the large antlerlike mandibles (jaws) found on the front of the head of the … not a serious threat to people and will only give you a pinch if you handle them roughly. It is not uncommon to find the large brown stag beetles around buildings near woodlands at night, … If you notice the dark-colored segment that looks distended on the end of the grub, it is the digestive chamber, where the wood the grub consumes is digested with the aid of …
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… ready for harvesting. Maintenance tasks continue. With autumn on the horizon, August also is the month to begin planting cool-season vegetables. Garden To-Do List Water judiciously In … is at a premium: Established trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, and roses should receive 1 inch of water per week. If Mother Nature does not provide this amount, you will need to … and newly sodded or seeded lawns. Also, be mindful of drought-tolerant plants, which can get by with less water. More Tips Mulch matters Mulch conserves moisture, protects plant roots, …
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… Dan Kiley (1912 – 2004), and designed by his colleague Peter Morrow Meyer, the Esplanade is one of the Chicago Botanic Garden's most public spaces, bringing visitors down to the water in a most inviting way. It is the "front door" to the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden, which was … Dan Kiley (1912 – 2004), and designed by his colleague Peter Morrow Meyer, the Esplanade is one of the Chicago Botanic Garden's most public spaces, bringing visitors down to the water in …
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… to take action and make changes that support healthy ecosystems. Critical to future success is training the next generation of conservationists. From accredited graduate and undergraduate degree programs to internships, workshops, and seminars, the Garden is providing exceptional training for future conservation leaders. Our education and training … to take action and make changes that support healthy ecosystems. Critical to future success is training the next generation of conservationists. From accredited graduate and undergraduate …
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… The Velvet Queen The Velvet Queen is one of a few corpse flowers of its kind anywhere—it had three flowering spikes bloom, all from … The Velvet Queen in January, we could see that the plant's corm had three growing tips. This is unusual in cultivated corpse flowers, and we were excited to see what would happen. As it turned out, our small on-site team got a big surprise in the staff-only production greenhouses—and treat. It's unsual …
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… English Walled Garden One of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s most enchanting and popular places is the Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden, which was designed by renowned English … primrose, and listen to the water trickle into an eighteenth-century lead cistern—the feeling is as timeless as the tiny thyme plants growing between the hand-pressed bricks. Each of the six … Brookes, who most recently toured in the garden in 2012. As a result, a restoration project is underway that includes a plan to rethink the plantings and overhaul the perennial borders. In …
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