… wall, a deck, patio, or in a side yard could be used exclusively as a cut-flower garden. I’d start with annuals, because they typically bloom from June right through the first frost in fall. Zinnias , dahlias, cosmos, carnations, … transplant them at that time. (Dahlias are sold as tubers or plants, and tuberoses are grown from bulbs.) Before sowing or planting, work some compost about 3 to 6 inches down into the soil. …
Type: Plant Info
… effect of a changing climate. The volunteers, or community scientists, can make observations from anywhere in the world, including on the Fall in the Woods walk at the Garden on October 8. … welcome on the easy walk. “The usual examples we have on climate change are really far away from our everyday lives,” said Emma Oschrin, Ph.D., Budburst director. “We might talk about polar … change might impact ecosystems decades, or even centuries, into the future. They compare data from recent years to historical data to see how plants are behaving differently and note the …
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… Take a fall-color tree walk from the Visitor Center to the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center While … ablaze in green and orange. Closer to you on the path, don't miss the bright red sour gums, quick to change once cool nights prevail. On the eastern or left-hand side of the road is a …
Type: Walks
… Toth What’s behind the design: I wanted to create something sculptural to exemplify a pattern from nature—in this case, the spiral seen on the new growth of ferns. Oversized "fiddleheads" are … to this kind of display since it offers a sheltered indoor setting and filtered light from the skylight. Personally, I have always been fascinated by spirals as an example of nature's … Toth What’s behind the design: I wanted to create something sculptural to exemplify a pattern from nature—in this case, the spiral seen on the new growth of ferns. Oversized "fiddleheads" are …
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… gather and infiltrate the soil. Rain gardens are sometimes located where water is collected from a downspout and directed away from the house. They’re typically planted with native perennials as well as nonnative perennials … with boulders, permeable pavers, or gravel will help define the space and neatly separate it from the lawn. Plant Selection Rain gardens can be placed just about anywhere—sun or shade—as …
Type: Plant Info
… for her large-scale interventions in public spaces, Raquel Rodrigo detaches embroidery from its traditional textile origins and reinterprets it as an artistic expression linked to … art and craftsmanship. Her work invites the audience to reconnect with cultural heritage from a modern perspective, questioning how tradition can evolve within contemporary society while … among others. ARTIST STATEMENT My work is characterized by the detachment of embroidery from its traditional textile context, reimagining it as an artistic expression in public spaces. …
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… junipers, ginkgoes, and pines have achieved an idealized form of botanic beauty, quite apart from the trees in our backyards. Learn More Public outdoor display From this collection, 50 of the showiest trees, at their prime moments of ornamental appeal, are … The benches have edge lighting so the bonsai can be lit at night — a dramatic difference from their daytime appearance. Accompanying the individual specimen bonsai are small companion …
Type: Walks
… global costs of invasive species now total $423 billion per year, according to a 2023 report from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) . The IPBES … area . Managing invasive species at the Garden With 28 display gardens featuring plants from around the world growing alongside restored native woodland and prairie, the Garden is … Forest Preserves of Cook County. When adding new plants to your yard or container garden, do a quick web search or check against the Garden’s Invasive Plant List to make sure you’re not …
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… wire, or metal—the fence needs to have spaces that are small enough to prevent the animals from jumping through. Fencing, such as chicken wire, should be buried 6 to 8 inches below the soil to prevent the animals from digging from underneath. Choose a fencing material with small holes, and bury fencing 6 to 8 inches below …
Type: Plant Info
… its head; the female has a black patch. Sometime around the end of winter, Downy Woodpeckers start drumming to establish territories and attract mates. The female chooses a dead tree or …
Type: Birding
