… This is a Caribbean cultivar, Kashee, highly valued in Saint Vincent for cooking. Through genetic, historical, and morphological data, we were able to match this … to the Tahitian cultivar, Puero, which has the same distinct spiky skin. Breadfruit If you visit almost any island in the Caribbean, you will likely come across a tree with big, glossy … the size of a cantaloupe. This fruit is known as breadfruit ( Artocarpus altilis ), named for its sweet bread-like taste when roasted, high starch content, and nutrients. It is considered …
Type: Blog
… effectively killing the plant, since the rhizome is left with no means to produce food/energy for future growth. Gardeners interested in establishing wildflower gardens should make a point to … nurseries. Never harvest from the wild. It takes several years, sometimes as much as seven, for a seed to turn into a flowering plant. In Maine, trillium has been declared endangered; in … vulnerable.” While native Americans enjoyed the greens as a vegetable or chewed the leaves for a variety of medicinal purposes, ranging from rheumatism, menstrual cramps, and earaches, we …
Type: Plant Info
… Some flowers resemble old garden roses; some are borne singly on as long a stem as possible for a mini. While the average mini grows 1 to 2 feet, there are micro-minis no taller than 6 … minis that grow to 10 feet, with each plant a dwarf version of the full-sized variety. Culture for miniature roses is the same as for the full-sized plants. Minis purchased in winter must be grown in a southern window or under …
Type: Plant Info
… We built this ofrenda for staff at the Chicago Botanic Garden last year. Ver en español Our family only leaves us when … with him. I love tejuino, too, and would drink it every day if I could. As a teenager, on that visit to Jalisco, in a town near Guadalajara, I was struck by the happy feeling at my family’s … maybe someday, I’ll be like my grandfather. At age 89 or 90, he would ride a bike six miles to visit his pigs. He’s the type who would slip a shot of tequila in your coffee when you’re not …
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… Bee pollinates coneflower (Echinacea) , a hardy native plant selection for your garden. Just off the beaten path at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden (out back … and fertility and productivity of wild plants, food plants, and landscape plants alike. Recent news about the die-off in honey bee colonies and the decline in monarch populations makes the issue of pollinators important for all gardeners. Have a look at your yard/garden with a critical eye. Are your plants healthy …
Type: Plant Info
… Each inflorescence can produce from three to 15 fragrant flowers, providing continuous bloom for up to two months. They are relatively easy to grow, given medium light and temperatures to 60 … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I remember vividly the first time I visited the Chicago Botanic Garden. I was silent (unusual for me) and in awe. Everywhere I looked, I saw plant labels, and looking at them provided me some … around 7 to 8 inches across, and is made to withstand the constant humidity. Next time you visit the Garden, check out the Linnaeus statue in the Heritage Garden and see the decoding of a … diverse as our audience is, they will look for the scientific name that is universal. If you visit any botanic garden in the world, the display plant label will remain the same, no matter …
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… Rhododendrons are popular woody shrubs grown for their spectacular spring flowers. Within this genus, taxonomists estimate that there are … amended with large amounts of leafy, humus-rich organic matter. Excellent drainage is crucial for rhododendrons, especially in areas with heavy clay soils, such as northeastern Illinois. The … rhododendrons are among the most reliable and commonly sold rhododendrons in the Chicago area. Visit in April and May, and you’ll find dozens of cultivars bursting with color at the Garden. …
Type: Plant Info
… Garden. This hardy, adaptable bird is built to get food left by other birds that leave town for the winter. Woodpeckers can go up and down trees to find insects and larvae spending the … spiny tail helps the woodpecker stay balanced while it climbs up and down the bark looking for morsels. The Downy, one of the most abundant woodpeckers in North America, also can get at … In spring, you might hear the noisy calls of young woodpeckers in the tree cavities hollering for their breakfast. Downy Woodpeckers are among the first northern Illinois species to nest in …
Type: Birding
… bloom sporadically during warm periods in late fall or early winter. Continue to cut branches for forcing indoors. Branches with interesting foliage as well as flowering branches can be … the branches in a vase and display them in a cool room out of direct sunlight. Good choices for forcing this month include serviceberry ( Amelanchier ), magnolia ( Magnolia ), flowering … like shovels to remove snow on trees risks cutting the tree bark and creating a point of entry for disease or insects. Check newly planted softwood trees for frost cracks or sunscald injury …
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