… are not year-round residents here at the Chicago Botanic Garden and it is very rare to see one in Illinois. They are residents of Florida, Georgia, Caribbean and South America. This is the …
Type: Birding
… Bay trees are often sold in containers and occasionally have been trained into standards with one main trunk and a big ball of foliage at the top. The leaves can be picked fresh or dried for …
Type: Plant Info
… emerge and before lilacs bloom. For severe infestations, a repeat application is recommended one month later. When treating large portions of the lawn, it is important to know what type of …
Type: Plant Info
… roses that can provide non-stop blossoms up until frost. Additionally, you might want to try one of the summer-flowering dieback shrubs such as Buddleja (butterfly bush), Caryopteris …
Type: Plant Info
… and wilt in response to an extreme need for water. When choosing a plant, pick a healthy, full one with no discoloration on the foliage. Because poinsettias are sensitive to temperature …
Type: Plant Info
… Mary Macaroni and the Impastas are one of Chicago’s premier kindie bands. Mary and her Impastas have an interactive music show … with their music and mayhem. Mary was recently voted Chicago’s Best Clown by ChicagoKids.com. In the show, kids get to help Mary Macaroni with magic tricks, shakers, and dancing along to …
Type: Event for Calendar
… 3:47 a.m. Whether you're an avid stargazer or just curious, don't miss this chance to witness one of nature's most dramatic displays. Grab a blanket, find a cozy spot under the stars, and …
Type: Blog
… School of Folk Music and a former Chicago Public Schools teacher. Time Out Chicago calls her "one of the best things to happen to Chicago kids." Little Miss Ann and her band perform songs …
Type: Event for Calendar
… from mid-summer through fall. The genus name refers to Eupator, King of Pontus, who used one species as an antidote for poison. Eupatorium coelestinum is another member of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… have survived in New Zealand gardens for years, as scientists vainly tried to get the one surviving sterile clone at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew to set seed. The Choca Mocha™ …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
