… Register now Enjoy a creative break and the opportunity to carve an heirloom garden sculpture from a block of Indiana limestone under the creative direction of sculptor DJ Garrity. Use simple … is required. Additional information concerning the artist is available at www.djgarrity.com . Students of all ages have enjoyed the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of … is required. Additional information concerning the artist is available at www.djgarrity.com . Students of all ages have enjoyed the light approach that Garrity brings to the art of …
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… care across the globe, with the goal of preserving cultural heritage in order to learn from it today and appreciate it in the future. Community Science Literature Project: Transcribing … July 2018 The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lenhardt Library has received a grant award of $73,368 from the Illinois State Library for digitization. This grant, for uniquely held items in … is Garden Talk, the Chicago Horticultural Society’s membership magazine that was published from 1945 to 2007. Reflected in this publication are Chicago’s gardening trends and fads, …
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… for a variety of governments and nonprofits. Rafac is a cum laude graduate in economics from the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from the Booth School of Business. His passion for youth development has included board … for a variety of governments and nonprofits. Rafac is a cum laude graduate in economics from the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from the Booth School of Business. His passion …
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… the design: We were brainstorming about what would read in this garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to right when viewing the rays): Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ 'Ruby Sangria' … the design: We were brainstorming about what would read in this garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to …
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… School Programs Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant topics appropriate for specific grade levels. Meet … questions about careers in science? Our innovative researchers specialize in topics ranging from soil science to paleobotany, to pollination biology. Send an email with your contact … on hold. … Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant topics appropriate for specific grade levels. Meet …
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… today? Americans are getting more comfortable with the idea of edible flowers. But how—aside from sugar-candied flowers for bakers—do you use them? We asked horticulturist Nancy Clifton, who … side salad on a white plate: today, even a tiny saladette is vibrant with color and flavors. Start with a blue (or green) plate. Add a piquant mix of salad greens (and reds), including baby chards and chois, and leafy herbs like parsley and cilantro. Then finish with flower petals: snip blue bachelor button petals to highlight that plate, dot white …
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… peonies ( Paeonia ) for botrytis blight or other foliar fungal problems. Peonies that suffered from botrytis or bud blast last year should be sprayed regularly with a fungicide, following label directions, starting when plants are just beginning to emerge from the ground and when they are approximately 2 to 4 inches tall. Cage or provide support for … populations of jumping worms resembles coffee grounds. For more information, a a fact sheet from Cornell University provide additional information to help you distinguish jumping worms from …
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… will now send up leaves. Allow the flower stalk to yellow and wither before removing it from the bulb. Keep bulb and leaves in bright light and continue with normal watering. After May … October 15, bring the bulb inside for its resting period. If leaves have yellowed, remove them from the bulb. If they are still green, allow them to yellow before removing them from the bulb. … bloom for months in a bright window when provided with even moisture, occasional misting, and quick removal of spent blossoms. The plant can be taken outside to a partially shaded spot in the …
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… classical elements (columns, an armillary) with semiprecious stones and minerals (limestone from Minnesota, jasper from Arizona, quartz from Arkansas, and copper from Portugal). Mr. Verity's work is also in the private collections …
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… LEED Features The Chicago Botanic Garden has earned a Gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science … and landscaping the surrounding area with a rainwater glen that collects and filters runoff from the building and adjacent parking areas. Heat Island Effect. Light-colored roofing and a … parking spaces are for carpool/Vanpool parking only. The Garden already offers a staff shuttle from local commuter rail stations. Water Efficiency Water Efficient Landscaping. The Rainwater …
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