… "city in a garden." The Society hosted nationally recognized flower and horticultural shows from its beginning. Information on the first show the new Society hosted is lost to history, but … Throughout the Garden's history, the overwhelming majority of capital investment has come from private donors and has been used to build new gardens and facilities. In recent years, state … "city in a garden." The Society hosted nationally recognized flower and horticultural shows from its beginning. Information on the first show the new Society hosted is lost to history, but …
Type: Page
… of the Farm on Ogden. Washington Park 555 E. 51st Street, Chicago, Illinois In 2009, funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allowed the Garden to construct its largest urban … of Chicago Park District property in Washington Park, this 3/4-acre site hosts up to 25 youth from neighborhood high schools during the growing season. The site is unique in that it has a … formerly part of the Robert Taylor housing complex, was constructed in 2013 through support from the USDA-NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture–National Institute of Food and Agriculture), a …
Type: Page
… . More Job Opportunities The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. … May 19 – August 8, 2025 Positions available in … . More Job Opportunities The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. …
Type: Page
… of pattern, sustainability, and fashion through the lens of garden-inspired design. From elevated streetwear to gala-worthy, couture-inspired creations, each piece in this … of pattern, sustainability, and fashion through the lens of garden-inspired design. From elevated streetwear to gala-worthy, couture-inspired creations, each piece in this …
Type: Page
… one variety in the bewildering tumble of what we call pumpkins . The very name "pumpkin" comes from a Greek word meaning "melon," which was the closest Europeans could come to describing this … often called pie pumpkins or cheese pumpkins are better for cooking. You can make pie from other kinds of winter squash, too. Squash seeds — pepitas, a Mexican staple — are delightful … well, but it's important to lay them out when you plant the seeds, before the pumpkin vines start snaking all over. Another old strategy that Hilgenberg recommends is to poke a pinhole in …
Type: Plant Info
… disease, and ever-changing weather patterns. These fascinating creatures range in size from the ¼-inch mining bees and metallic green sweat bees to inch-long bumblebees. Their names … Dorian says. “The females come in at 7 a.m.—their hind legs are so stuffed with bright yellow from all the pollen they’re collecting that it looks like they’re wearing chaps. All afternoon … Bees of the Eastern United States: Your Way to Easily Identify Bees and Look-Alikes (Adventure Quick Guides) by Heather Holm (2022) Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who …
Type: Plant Info
… the pale pink saucer magnolia are popular trees for home landscapes, but there are many others from which to choose, including those with yellow, purple, red and bicolored flowers, and many … in many gardens. There are hundreds of crabapple varieties, and they range in size and shape from dwarf and weeping forms to wide-spreading and upright. Buds on some crabapples are red-pink, … leaves that turn a yellow-gold in autumn. Clusters of brown seedpods often remain dangling from the branches in winter. Mature redbuds can reach 20 to 30 feet in height and 25 to 35 feet …
Type: Plant Info
… to remove, less likely to have spread, and won’t use up the precious nutrients and water from the soil that you want your other garden plants to have. Cultivate a love of weeding—smart … as they resemble crab claws. Because crabgrass is an annual, the efficient way to prevent it from spreading is to prevent it from flowering. Cut the rosette off with a knife so it won’t self-sow. (Mowing doesn’t work, as …
Type: Plant Info
… Chicago Botanic Garden have spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the … Chicago Botanic Garden have spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the …
Type: Page
… ornamental onions, fritillaries, and lilies are planted to ensure a constant color show from early spring well into fall. Gardeners will find inspiration at every turn. The container … ornamental onions, fritillaries, and lilies are planted to ensure a constant color show from early spring well into fall. Gardeners will find inspiration at every turn. The container …
Type: Page
