… It is hard not to be enamored by the incredible flowering diversity at the Chicago Botanic Garden … and phlox, overlapping with the early summer blooms such as echinacea and milkweed, there is an overabundance of blooms, making it a joyful month to visit our gardens. It would be easy to draw parallels between the rainbow of summer colors and …
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… New! Learn how to produce all those plants you are learning to name in this hands-on class. Gain a practical understanding of production methods, basic … techniques. We will also discuss watering requirements, soil preferences, and crop care. Class is held in our production greenhouses, so you will have an opportunity to see what methods of …
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… dividing your daylilies if they appear too densely crowded, if their flower production is less than normal or if they haven’t been divided in 10 years. By digging the clumps in late August to early September, you give the new divisions a chance to settle their roots before frost arrives. Water the plants well a day or so before you dig and …
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… When it comes to showstoppers, Shakespeare may have elevated the rose to star status with his line, “Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” But what is it about dahlias that has attracted so many fans and admirers? In our effort …
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… Narcissus ‘Broadway Star’ is in Division 11b. It is 18 to 26 inches tall and blooms in mid to late spring with 3 inch …
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… For the new orchid grower, selecting an orchid may seem overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Know yourself, your growing environment, and what you’re buying. A … flower alone. Having a tag will help you to always remember what species or hybrid your orchid is. 2. Choose a plant you really like. This may sound obvious, but orchids aren’t like other … for most of the year, and others from which you can get multiple flowerings in a year. 3. Only buy a healthy plant. Soft brown scale ( Coccus hesperidum ) and offspring on Phalaenopsis . The …
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… Gardens are romantic by nature. That’s why one of our most frequently asked questions is, “What’s the most romantic spot at the Garden?” So we scoped it out, asked around, and compiled a list of our top ten most romantic spots. Now it’s up to you to… The Krasberg Rose Garden’s arbor is the perfect place to pause on a romantic stroll. … has it all: rushing water, a sweet arbor, birds chirping in shady trees. It’s one of the best spots at the Garden to sit…very…close. The peaceful hideaway atop the Waterfall Garden is a …
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… How to Propose an Exhibition The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition … submitted without this requirement will not be sent back and will be available for on-site pickup only. Proposals are not accepted by email or in person. Materials should be …
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… Invite Butterflies to Your Garden Plant milkweed, coneflowers, and dill to attract butterflies Butterflies add active beauty to any outdoor space. Invite them into your … #butterflydinner plate for some of our favorite summer visitors (a “girl dinner” is a solo spread of grab-and-go bites). Essential Garden Elements Support the entire life cycle …
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… celebrations because their evidence of life in the bleak midwinter was a promise of spring to come: holly, ivy, berries, pine trees. Plants from your own landscape can bring an echo of … program specialist at the Garden. The obvious place to start your decor collecting is with your evergreen trees and shrubs, such as spruce, fir, pine, arborvitae, and yew. Forage … might consider making your own wreath. Clifton is expert at the technique: At the craft store, buy a wire wreath frame and a package of 22- to 24-gauge paddle wire — thin, flexible …
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