… approaches the final stages of our “Keep Growing” capital and endowment campaign, we pause to review the progress we’ve made together: In 2017, we finished major construction projects on … facilities will be triple the size of our current space, thereby enabling the Garden to expand its horticultural presentations with new and varied offerings. We opened the Regenstein Learning Campus in 2016 as a place for people of all ages and abilities to explore the natural world and participate in a wide array …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden. You might remember Alice: our second titan arum (or corpse flower) to enter its bloom cycle at the Garden, and the first corpse flower 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, or …
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… spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the Garden and its people, admiring all it does in the conservation of nature. Our relationship with nature has never been as fragile as it is today—we need these spaces to appreciate all we still have.” About the artist: Rebecca Louise Law is best known for her …
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… of Tomato-Growing Information Troubleshoot your garden Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Want to plant disease-resistant varieties? Check out Cornell University's list of disease-resistant … plants can often withstand occasional insect attacks. Continue to water, mulch, and weed for a harvest that lasts until September. Aphids A slow-moving insects that are often found on …
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… get the benefits of having a technology executive with deep outside experience available to them on an as-needed basis for advisory services, strategic planning, interim leadership, and project leadership. Before … competitive responses. He built strategic mobile, data analytics, and digital marketing teams to compete effectively with disruptive newcomers. He led technical due diligence that resulted in …
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… Development Resources/Links The following professional association list is maintained to promote education and professionalism throughout the professional gardening industry. Illinois … Landscape Contractors Association ILCA members receive the Chicago Botanic Garden member rate for select CBG classes. … The following professional association list is maintained to promote education and professionalism throughout the professional gardening industry. Illinois …
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… allium and specialty bulbs in fall and enjoy vivid color after the long winter. Here is how to plant spring-blooming bulbs: 1. Choose the site Pick a sunny, well-drained area. If soil is heavy clay, mix in composted leaf mold or shredded wood chips. 2. Prepare the bed For small groups, dig individual holes. For larger displays, remove the soil, arrange bulbs (3–5 … a granular fertilizer (5-10-5 or bulb-specific) over the soil. 5. Water well Soak the area to help bulbs settle and start rooting. 6. Mulch Add a light layer of mulch to slow freezing and …
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… Seeds A beginner can start with a single seed packet and end up with a dozen seedlings to plant in the garden in a short time. Read some tips, tricks, and thoughts on seed starting. … seeds last longer than others! Read More Getting Started with Starting Seeds Seeds exist to sprout, and given the right conditions, they do so with great determination. Read More Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More Successful Seed …
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… freshly squeezed orange juice 2 garlic cloves ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste Corn Relish 2 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels removed ⅛ large onion, diced 5 teaspoons chopped cilantro 3 teaspoons olive oil Pinch cumin Salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until well combined. Set aside. Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a … freshly squeezed orange juice 2 garlic cloves ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste Corn Relish 2 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels removed ⅛ large onion, diced 5 teaspoons …
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