… Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden At times—when the gold ginkgo trees glow in the autumn light, for instance—it’s easy to overlook the ways in which the Japanese respect for nature and age are revealed in the … At times—when the gold ginkgo trees glow in the autumn light, for instance—it’s easy to overlook the ways in which the Japanese respect for nature and age are revealed in the …
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… Plant daffodils , tulips, 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 … grape hyacinths, ornamental onions, or winter aconites. 8. Create impact Bulbs look best planted in sweeping drifts rather than small clumps. … Plant daffodils , tulips, 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, …
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… There's nothing secret about the bright red roses of 'Beauty Secret', even though she is a miniature. The small but very double bright red roses appear in clusters and bloom is prolific...and fragrant. What's more, they come into bloom early, … garden roses. At just two feet tall or so, she'll fit nicely into a border or container. For best performance give her full sun and rich, moist soil, and fertilizewhen leaves first appear …
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… 'Husker Red' is one of the most popular Penstemon varieties because of its bronze-red emerging foliage. The foliage … retains its red coloring in bright sun but will fade to bronze-green in partial shade. Either way, the mounded foliage is a dramatic backdrop for the tall stems of clear white tubular flowers … at the edge of a border or as an accent plant because of its maroon foliage. It is best planted in groups of three or more. A maroon-leaved beauty for the early summer garden …
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… As an active leader in international research collaborations, the Chicago Botanic Garden is participating in an initiative to set the stage for new partnerships. Patrick Herendeen, Ph.D. , senior director, systematics … research. Diverse questions require multifaceted solutions. Often these approaches are best identified and pursued by a team of individuals with unique specialties, who at times may …
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… Biking to the Garden What if you could trade your commute by car—the honking drivers, traffic jams, and … of blue and red from the blue jays and cardinals winging by. As the seasons change, I also get a humbling reminder of the power and awe of the natural world, from watching a big snapping … with picnic areas, benches, and restrooms along the well-marked trail. If you don’t go all the way to the Garden, you’ll still get a relaxing workout and nature getaway. You’ll find plenty of …
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… Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability The Chicago Botanic Garden serves as a nexus for companies seeking to broaden their environmental leadership and corporate social responsibility. The Corporate … set in place against specific long-term goals. Participants discuss their aspirations, share best practices, exchange ideas, and support each other's goals and challenges. Corporations … The Chicago Botanic Garden serves as a nexus for companies seeking to broaden their environmental …
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… When farmers’ markets wind down, many of us want to preserve the bounty of this year for the next. Why not save save seeds from your last tomatoes … the “parent plant.” 2. Selecting Choose a ripe, disease-free tomato; one past being edible is best. 3. Removing Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and squeeze out the seeds and ‘goo’ in to a …
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… Great egret: ( Ardea alba ) Graceful, white wader The great egret’s elegant flight and bright white plumage belie its harsh croak when it takes off from a marsh. It was this bird’s beauty that nearly led to its demise at the turn of the twentieth century—when these and other waders were hunted for … its motionless legs likely looking like branches to a fish, which will come closer, and then get snatched up by the hungry wader. The bird swallows the prey head first, sometimes having to …
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… Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is monotypic - meaning it is the only species in this genus belonging to the Hamamelidaceae (witch hazel family). Native to cold regions of the western Himalaya's it … the bottlebrush like mass of white stamens. The flowers are scattered along the stems and are best appreciated if a dark background is provided. Semi-shaded light levels with consistently …
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