… rhythm is shifting. Winters are warming, shrinking, and becoming less predictable. We still get bitter cold snaps and heavy snowfalls, but those moments no longer define the season. “Warmer … of cold. When that cold period shortens, a warmer fall and spring means plants may begin to develop buds earlier in the year, even while the risk of frost remains high. When those buds … and blizzards can make the idea of a warming world feel contradictory. But Iler offers a clear way to think about it: “Weather is a short-term condition—days to minutes,” she said. “Climate …
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… a live, not cut, holiday tree this year. What do you recommend? A. It’s not too early to think about the holidays if you are considering a living balled- and-burlapped or container … transition of the tree from indoors to the home landscape requires advance preparation. It’s best to dig the tree’s planting hole in November, before the ground freezes. Choose a well-drained location in full sun for the tree’s eventual home. Keep the tree’s mature size in mind when determining placement. …
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… What's the best way to recycle your lawn, garden, and kitchen waste? Make your own compost—it can do magic for your … decompose, make a compost pile smell bad, and often attract animals. How hot does it have to get to kill fungi, insect eggs, or other pests that may be on the garden debris? Most fungi, …
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… New! Start an edible garden and make it fun for the whole family. Gardening with your kids or grandkids will help forge deeper connections to each other, to your family’s health, to our food sources, and to the planet. Get tips on how to engage your family in gardening through ownership, responsibility, and of …
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… this plant very useful because it starts blooming in September, making it a great alternative to chrysanthemums in the landscape. As a member of the mint family, it has stiff, square stems and leaves scented like pine. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths all visit the flowers to gather nectar. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and prefers full sun and slightly dry …
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… during this unique experience. Walk leisurely on the serene paths of the Garden and along the way, read and discuss selected poems that celebrate nature, the wilderness, and plants. Discover how poetry can enrich your appreciation of the natural world. Perfect for poetry lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a peaceful, creative escape. Dress for the weather. Brook Nelson, assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at Visitor …
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… Winterberries are deciduous hollies native to eastern North America. The leaves are small, simple and finely toothed. During the winter … red berries that are attractive to birds. Southern Gentleman is male pollinator, required for females to produce fruit and is the recommended pollinator for the Winter Red and Winter Gold … tall and wide, it bears inconspicuous white flowers in June. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with morning sun and afternoon shade, it grows well in moderate soils …
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… in our national seed bank at the National Seed Storage Laboratory (now the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation). Hundreds of other varieties have disappeared—not only of cabbages, but also of lettuce and corn and tomatoes and too many other crops to list. And that, in a nutshell, is why it continues to be important to plant heirloom varieties. Vintage Varieties, Still in Vogue Stunning color …
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… Spring is often subtle in its arrival. You will learn the best camera and lens settings to use when capturing small hints of the changing season. Learn to recognize which perspectives … we discover throughout the Garden. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or consent of instructor. The …
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… New! Looking for a new way to serve up tomatoes, the bounty of summer? When stuffed, these garden gems deliver intense bursts of flavor. Learn how to make delicious fillings such as pea and wasabi mousse; basil, garlic, and parmesan cream; and …
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