… White trout lily is one of the most common native wildflowers in woodlands of the Midwest. A member of the lily … pops up in the parking lots. It is an ephemeral species, which means that the foliage will die back during the summer and the plants are shaded by other wildflowers. It also goes by the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… flowers. Unlike most bluestars where the foliage continues to grow taller after blooming, this one stops growing up and remains short after blooming -- hence its name. Members of the genus … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. …
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… Chicago Area Garden Railroad Society Contact Person: Bob Hanselman (847) 533-6219 www.cagrs.com LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago Contact Person: Jim Rusch (630) 830-0378 www.LGBMRRCC.com Midwest Rails Modular Club Contact Person: Bert Lattan (847) 295-7959 www.midwestrails.org … beginners, and a list of publications related to model railroading. www.greatesthobby.com This website is the hub of a campaign called “World’s Greatest Hobby,” launched to raise public …
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… flowers with contrasting cream stamens from ground level up to 13 feet in height. The stems die back each winter to 1 to 2 feet above soil level in the Chicago area. It thrives in sunny … fertile soils and is relatively pest free. Plant this (and all) clematis vines deep (cover one to two buds on the stems) to circumvent a fungal disease that causes the stems to rot at …
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… Areas Program Join us for the 2026 Season! Application reviews will begin on January 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. This job posting will close on February … on relationship building and community engagement, providing technicians opportunities to support regional restoration initiatives through partnerships with nonprofits, local governments, … conducting habitat restoration in the Garden’s natural areas with ecologists. Approximately one day per week is dedicated to training—learning how to understand and care for natural areas, …
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Experience three Illinois ecosystems from the inside out, close-up and personal, in this interactive terrarium exhibition created by Seattle artist Vaughn Bell and Chicago Botanic Garden scientist Pati Vitt, Ph.D. The secrets of a bog, ravine, and woodland are revealed at eye level by placing your head within these life-size terrarium-like structures. The contrasting multisensory, immersive …
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… 'Aqua Velva' is a large (28 inches tall, 26 inches wide) hosta with puckered blue-green leaves. Its white flowers are lightly fragrant. …
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… This large (26 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta features bright gold leaves with a piecrust margin. 'Jimmy …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… landscaping enhancements. She is also a co-founder of Plant Love Stories, a website and social media movement designed to inspire recognition of the role plants play in our lives—by helping to connect us to one another, to our land and culture, we all have a plant love story to share! … to inspire recognition of the role plants play in our lives—by helping to connect us to one another, to our land and culture, we all have a plant love story to share! …
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