… Q: There are so many beautiful varieties of mums at this time of year. They are supposed to be perennial, but I lose them over the winter. Is there a trick to get mum plants to overwinter? A: Hardy mums ( Dendranthema , formerly Chrysanthemum ) come in … or cool basements and plant them in the spring. Allowing dead flowers and stems to remain for the winter to collect plant debris will help insulate the roots. Dead stems should be …
Type: Plant Info
… and natural textures. Explore layering, color blending, and patternmaking on a gel plate to create unique botanical prints in this hands-on workshop. Learn fundamental techniques, get creative in this flexible art form, and leave with a beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind …
Type: Item Detail
… The silver maple is native to eastern North America. It can reach a height of 80 feet with a spread of 50 feet. This tree …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ) is a dominant grass of tallgrass prairies in the Midwest. It forms deep-rooted clumps and is best used for naturalizing or soil retention. When in bloom, the flowering stems reach to 6 feet or taller. The flowers are 3- to 5-part spikelets that resemble turkey feet. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… native white wood aster ( Eurybia divaricata ) lighten up the fall woodlands. Rare for asters, this species tolerates partial shade. It thrives in open woodlands and along the edge of woodlands, growing best in moderate to dryish soils. Pollinating insects appreciate the opportunity to stock up on the nectar of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in China in 1845 by plant explorer Robert Fortune, and was the first forsythia brought back to Europe for cultivation. Although forsythias were a novelty to Europeans and Americans, they were very … 18 inches tall and spreading to 36 inches. It has better flowering than ‘Arnold Dwarf’. It is best used in masses, to cover large areas or define a border. Named after William Forsyth, one of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Nodding lilac gets its name from the tendency of its panicles of flowers to arch at the stem terminal and become pendulous. The blooms are purplish pink that fade to pink with a white interior. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… uses. After thoroughly cleaning the gourd, an essential step that builds a tactile connection to the material, explore engraving techniques to personalize your gourd. Then, select one of two ways to further embellish your art. Make a … gloves, goggles, and face masks are included. Additional gourds to take home will be available for purchase. Abeni Pierson, fiber arts educator, Where the Pines Grow Classroom 4, Learning …
Type: Item Detail
… Discover how to capture the beauty of the waterlilies and other aquatic plants found at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn which camera settings are best for capturing floral colors, soft focus, and water reflections. Begin with classroom instruction …
Type: Item Detail
… It has spreading and pendulous branches with light green foliage and can reach heights of 30 to 45 feet. It produces inconspicuous green or yellow flowers that give way to blue fruit that is attractive to birds. Only female trees will have blue-white cones. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
