… Roundleaf oregano is grown for the ornamental drooping clusters of bracts that surround tiny inconspicuous rosy-pink … with good drainage. After being established, they can take heat and drought. They are suitable for hanging baskets and can be dried for flower arrangements, although the stems are rather short. The round, fragrant cleaves clasp …
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… the next few months, determine if your garden invites your eye to linger with appreciation for what is planted there, or whether your landscape needs an exciting new dimension. Here are some characteristics of winter interest to look for and the names of plants that deliver them. These plants might not make you love winter, but … bark, which often reveals a different color below, adds a sophisticated touch to any garden. For many plants, it takes a few years for this feature to develop. Plants with exfoliating bark …
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… As the weather cools, smart kitchen gardeners search for ways to stretch the growing season, hoping for a few more salads…an extra harvest of kale…or (gasp!) truly fresh veggies on the table at … a manageable way to try it. Along the way, you might find that a hoophouse has extra benefits for your garden, too. Raised beds at the Fruit & Vegetable Garden are equipped with practical …
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… Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of … flowers? Students dissect flowers to examine their external structures. They gather evidence for how certain flower characteristics help attract pollinators so the plant can make seeds, and … Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:7 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of …
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… and generous contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors. We are grateful for these meaningful partnerships, which ensure that youth development, green job training, … work to advance a more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy food system. Major support for Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest programs is provided by anonymous donors, Charles & … and generous contributions from foundation, corporate, and individual donors. We are grateful for these meaningful partnerships, which ensure that youth development, green job training, …
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… habitats that sustain our world. The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet … group of working scientists, horticulturists, and staff members who serve as resources for children as they learn about the world and make the connections that lead to discovery. … habitats that sustain our world. The children develop all of their senses while preparing for kindergarten. We have access to the Garden, not only to explore and learn, but also to meet …
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… at the center with a bright yellow stripe on the lip of this non-hardy ground orchid. Known for months of flower production, these orchids are great accents for seasonal displays with a tropical flare. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… May Fertilize roses with a liquid 20-20-20 solution when flower buds are set. Monitor roses for insects and diseases. Check daily for black spot, especially in wet weather. Do not handle rosebushes if foliage is wet and infected. Wait until leaves have dried before removing them and spraying. Monitor roses for rose slugs (small white caterpillars with black heads) and their damage (tissuelike patches …
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… Join us for cocktails and conversation about gardening, cooking, and more with Jeff Ross, farmstead school manager at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. For more information or to make your reservation over the phone, please call (847) 835-6925. …
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… Looking for some additions to your personal library? Check out the Lenhardt Library’s used book sale. All proceeds go towards the purchase of a new acquisition for the Garden’s rare book collection. Pay with cash, check, or credit cards; all sales are final. …
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