Observe and record plant data to contribute to a national community science project. Identify plants, track their life cycles, and collaborate with others to understand and preserve nature.
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Observe and record plant data to contribute to a national community science project. Identify plants, track their life cycles, and collaborate with others to understand and preserve nature.




Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden with this app. Discover plants, find your way around, and learn about the garden's features through tours and audio guides. It's a helpful companion for both visitors and home gardeners.






Plan your garden with ease. This app provides region-specific planting and harvesting schedules for vegetables and herbs. It automatically generates task lists and offers a plant database, local weather, and gardening video links.


Securely store and manage digital versions of your credit/debit cards, IDs, transit passes, tickets, and keys. Use it to make payments, send money, and access venues and transportation with your iPhone or Apple Watch.