… of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to Poland and Russia, sharpleaf willow gets its common name from its long, narrow pointed leaves. Young … moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In cultivation, willows are often used to control erosion in such areas. They are easily propagated from cuttings; willows root and grow quickly. Of the estimated 350 species in the genus Salix , most are native to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to see how the earth is gloriously rejuvenating itself within our 24 individual gardens and four natural areas. Spring’s promise of renewal fits in with the Passover theme, as the story … of websites offering these corn- , bamboo- , or sugar cane-based items, such as ecoproducts.com, greenyour.com, and www.branchhome.com . Making the Switch The main thing to remember in … forget to bring your own bags when you shop—many grocery stores sell recycled shopping bags. Free-range and organic meat is also an option (if you keep kosher and can’t find organic kosher …
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… Description: This tiny migrant is most often seen in wooded areas in very early in spring and late in fall. One day in early spring, two dainty birds, just 4 inches long, wearing golden crowns on their heads, flitted below eye level among the still-bare branches at the Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden. Using their thin, tiny bills, they snatched the first …
Type: Birding
… resolved to breed a hardy rose that was beautiful, bloomed all season, was disease resistant, and maintained an attractive shrublike habit. He remains committed to breeding the … Mr. Radler germinated the first Knock Out seed in his basement during the winter of 1988–89, and that spring he planted the small shrub outside in his garden. The following 11 years were … few basic tips for gardeners anxious to grow Knock Out or other landscape roses. When planting bare root in April, or from a container later on, make sure the graft union is planted 1 to 2 …
Type: Plant Info
… A well-designed outdoor space can do wonders for seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease. But how do these gardens differ from other outdoor spaces and why are they so important? Housing for the elderly has been provided in many western cities … also pivotal. Creating interesting places to walk with shorter and longer loops, destinations points (such as a water fountain or gazebo), and changing vistas will encourage engagement and …
Type: Blog
… university carillonist at the University of Chicago. There he teaches a studio of 20 students and regularly plays the 72-bell, 100-ton Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon at Rockefeller Chapel. Alex regularly performs across the world and gives master classes across the country, and he is an avid composer and supporter of new … Committee and the Nominating Committee of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, going on walks, and spending time at Lake Michigan. …
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… by the Midwest Bonsai Society See bonsai trees on display, shop the plant sale, and learn from experts. Show: Nichols Hall Sale: Runnels & Searle Courtyard Demonstrations & … in Nichols Hall –Over two dozen vendors selling bonsai trees, raw nursery stock, pots, tools, and supplies in the Searle and Runnells Courtyards & Burnstein Hall – Free demonstration from 1-4 pm on Saturday in Alsdorf Auditorium - Workshops for beginners and …
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… but the left wings were beige—only females have beige wings. This lacewing was half male and half female, or a gynandromorphic butterfly. That morning, when I had discovered the … had hatched that morning, saving our special discovery for last. I got everyone’s attention and announced, “This is extremely rare! As a butterfly wrangler, I have released many thousands … fascinated by the lacewing, which sat on the tip of my finger. Then it took flight and was free in the blink of an eye. Luckily, one of our volunteers snapped some beautiful photos. Later, …
Type: Blog
… sugar comes from plants. All of it. Plants are the only thing on earth that can make sugar, and plants are made of sugars. Even plant cell walls are composed of a substance called … beets, which are boiled until the water evaporates, leaving the sugar crystals we all know and love as table sugar. Now that you know where your candy comes from, let’s use some sucrose to … all fell off the skewer the minute I put them into the solution. Crystals will not grow on a bare skewer. What did work was dipping the skewer into the sugar solution (which you are about to …
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