… I put together my top five picks for all-around best Midwest plants after being contacted by editors at Midwest Living magazine. Polling a number of experts in the Midwest, the editors asked for recommendations of award-worthy plants and then came up with a list of great plants that gardeners can count on. (I was happy to note some of the winners are proven perennials from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s trials , as …
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… ago, certain plants became part of midwinter 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 … ends of one bunch with the branch tips of another so the cut ends don't show, and work your way around the wreath. Don't cut the wire; instead, keeping using the paddle to guide it around …
Type: Plant Info
… First? Calling all curious minds in rising 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades! Are you ready to unleash your inner explorer and dive into the wonders of science? Look no further than Science First at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Science … Fuel your curiosity: Learn about plants, animals, and the environment in a fun and engaging way. Free lunch: No need to pack a brown bag, lunch is on us! Make new friends: Connect with …
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… First? Calling all curious minds in rising 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades! Are you ready to unleash your inner explorer and dive into the wonders of science? Look no further than Science First at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Science … Fuel your curiosity: Learn about plants, animals, and the environment in a fun and engaging way. Free lunch: No need to pack a brown bag, lunch is on us! Make new friends: Connect with …
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… Take a deep breath, and feel the love Is it possible to breathe in … love? We think so. The heady scents that flourish at the Chicago Botanic Garden … background is in classic archaeology. Indeed, the siren call of perfume has long been a way to pursue romantic love. Legend has it that Cleopatra ordered the sails of her ship coated in …
Type: Blog
… This program will explore traditional and provocative uses of color in the garden and cover how the gardener can approach decisions to use different color combinations. Many examples of interesting color combinations from gardens …
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… plants do not always provide that, but nativars do. We will define what a nativar is and how to utilize them in your garden to create a more resource-low garden. Then we will look at examples and discuss how to use both effectively to reduce our impact on the earth’s natural resources. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective John Eskandari, arborist, …
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… flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its narrow leaves are blue-green. Plant it in full sun for best flowering. Creating a pleasing border in our midwestern climate requires more than flowering … and size that most perennials cannot match in this region's short growing season. When the perennials vanish for the winter, shrubs provide a welcome presence. Some of the best border … fit nicely with the soft, loose feel of a perennial garden; summer bloomers that contribute to the sequence of blooming plants; and shrubs with variegated or colorful leaves. Shrubs that …
Type: Plant Info
… To understand spring, you must walk in the woods. A Native Ecosystem Here, in the Chicago Botanic … means the return of ephemeral wildflowers, so delicate, and yet so capable of pushing their way through layers of leaf compost left by the oaks, hickories, and other tall native trees whose …
Type: Walks
… Large pure yellow flowers are produced on a spike near the growing tip of this orchid that thrives in full sun and hot, humid conditions. Aerial roots near the base of the stem attach to surrounding objects to support the upright stem. The orchid family consists of a large number …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
