… of Amaryllis with a darker throat. A "new" variety, individual 'Red Pearl' bulbs are selling for a little more than $10 each from the Dutch originator. Hippeastrum used to be included in the … assigning the name Amaryllis to plants from South Africa and used the name Hippeastrum for the species originating in South America. Whether called Hippeastrum or Amaryllis (now used … to grow the bulb in a warm, bright location until the danger of the last frost is past. Place pot outdoors and fertilize with a dilute solution of a well balanced fertilizer throughout …
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… plant has been damaged, it will rarely recover enough in a short time period to occupy a prime place in your landscape. Struggling plants are also prime targets for disease and insect attacks. Continue to water your evergreens regularly. Early next spring, …
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… and more Greco Greens - microgreens Note: The August plant giveaway (sage) will also be taking place as long as supplies last. More Bob Zeni (The Chicago Tomato Man) will feature heirloom … Ortiz demos horchata-making (Sunday). Free; regular parking and admission fees apply for nonmembers. 2025 Heirloom Fest is sponsored by RATIONAL USA …
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… packed, and frozen, the seeds are available to the scientific and conservation communities for experiments, re-creations, and restorations. This seed bank represents a magnificent … have left just tiny patches of protected, neglected, or private land), re-creations offer hope for their future. Conservation = Restoring Public Lands Continuing your walk along the prairie … these unusual outdoor conditions. Your walk is an act of conservation in itself. Enjoy your visit! VIEW WALK #1 …
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… to a rich and still-blooming landscape. Trees and shrubs are at their peak of growth for the year, and many will add still another dimension when they change color. This time of year … has succumbed to storm damage, disease, or insect attack needs to be replaced? What are the best choices for gardeners today who are planting for tomorrow’s generation? The Chicagoland Grows ® …
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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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Many well-designed landscapes rely on focal points to draw the eye to a certain location in the garden. Focal points can be either non-living structures and elements or an interesting and effective plant. Discover some of the most striking plants that can become powerful focal points when thoughtfully selected and placed in the landscape. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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… Trees are integral to landscape design and help create an enduring sense of place. How can we ensure their legacy? Join keynote speaker Peter Walker, FASLA, senior partner …
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Autumn snowflake is a bulbous perennial native to Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean region. It blooms in late summer to fall, bearing nodding, bell-shaped, white flowers atop 10-inch stems. The strap-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, which emerge after the flowers begin to bloom, create an upright, vase-shaped clump of foliage which persists into winter. Plant the bulbs in spring in …
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… not hardy in Chicago but the corm can be lifted in the fall and stored in a cool, dry, dark place and replanted in the early summer. …
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