… happen and what can you do about it? Adam Dooling, director of plant collections, responds to this gardener’s question. My tulips looked great the first spring, but there have been fewer … and smaller plants every year since, and many of them have no flowers. What am I doing wrong? To grow tulips that remain in the garden year after year, it helps to understand the plant’s life … the Netherlands, where tulips were introduced in the sixteenth century. The environment there is ideal for growing tulips. It’s mostly surrounded by sea, and has well-drained soil, long days, …
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… Q. My neighbor puts epsom salts in the soil around his rose bushes instead of fertilizer. Is there any advantage to this? A. Epsom salts have a long tradition of being used in the garden, especially in Europe, … fast-acting source for magnesium and sulfur. For soils on the alkaline side, the added sulfur is a benefit. Epsom salts, however, do not contain any of the three major components of most …
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… If you’ve thought about delving into gardening but don’t know quite where to start, you’re in the right place. Any kind of gardening—whether you want to grow houseplants or herbs, flowers or vegetables—can be a fun, relaxing hobby. And, gardening … like palms, rubber plants, and ficus trees can be grown indoors and outside once the weather is warm. And, for first-time indoor gardeners, we have a plant story for you. Outdoors If you …
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… It may be too early (or too painful) to think about autumn’s soon-to-come big chill, the diminishing daylight, and blowing snow. But … bulbs that provide clumps of delicate flowers—and not just in May, but in February. Yes, now is the time to start planning and planting for an uplifting display of blooms—the early … white and green flowers are among the first to pop out of the ground in winter. Choose a site that gets about six hours of sun and has well-drained soil. Low areas that collect water in …
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… oasis for pollinators, and putting together containers that attract pollinators. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Botany 1 and one Ornamental Plant Materials …
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… Gardens are romantic by nature. That’s why one of our most frequently asked questions is, “What’s the most romantic spot at the Garden?” So we scoped it out, asked around, and compiled a list of our top ten most romantic spots. Now it’s up to you to… The Krasberg Rose Garden’s arbor is the perfect place to pause on a romantic stroll. … Wonderful weddings happen at the Garden. Find out more at events@chicagobotanic.org . It’s official! Chicago Botanic Garden is voted Best Wedding Venue by Make it Better magazine! …
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… New! It can be a challenge to keep a vegetable garden going all summer. Join horticulturist Nina Koziol to learn how to keep your veggies thriving until the first fall frost and beyond. Take away tips on …
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… New! Painting directly from life allows you to see the nuances of nature’s colors and edges that you cannot capture from a photograph, deepening your observational skills and artistic voice. Learn how to observe colors, lighting, and edges while immersed in various gardens. Step-by-step demonstrations guide you through the process of what to include and what to eliminate in your artwork. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be …
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… work well in cut arrangements. Then, inspired by our walk, create a beautiful flower display to take home and enjoy. Learn and practice basic floral design techniques. Bring garden shears or …
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… work well in cut arrangements. Then, inspired by your walk, create a beautiful flower display to take home and enjoy. Learn and practice basic floral design techniques. Bring garden gloves, …
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