A river runs through it

Article Abstract:

A restoration project designed to repair eroding channel banks, clean the water, and restore the natural buffer zone of a damaged and sediment-filled stream at the Chicago Botanic Garden proved successful. Following two years of intense labor by Botanic Garden staff, who planted erosion resistant plants and created a riparian buffer zone, the stream runs clear and is the habitat for a variety of wetland species. The restoration project also serves as an educational example of stream bank stabilization techniques.

Methods, Study and teaching, Maintenance and repair, Plant-water relationships, Restoration ecology, Stream channelization

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Rooftop garden cools windy city

Article Abstract:

A rooftop garden on top of the 11 story city hall building in Chicago, Illinois is the beginning of an effort to control urban heat contribution to global warming. It is hoped that the layers of soil and plant life will also improve air quality. Hardy, low maintenance plants were selected.

Prevention, Environmental aspects, Chicago, Illinois, Greenhouse effect, Roof gardening

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The accessible garden

Article Abstract:

The Buehler Enabling Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden is described and is planned with physically challenged visitors in mind. The facility is full of hints for barrier-free gardening strategies and even runs a horticultural therapy forum.

Innovations

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