… Hutchins was on a summer hike in Illinois when she rounded a bend, stopped, and stared at the rare sight before her. A wild orchid. Then another. Then dozens. “They were everywhere,” said … a common midwest native Cypripedium candidum Hutchins and Garden colleagues are studying how to grow native orchids and return them to threatened habitats. They are part of a collaboration … remains a complex puzzle, especially with tens of thousands of species to consider. The only way to know for sure is to matchmake and see what happens. Some native orchids in Illinois …
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… New! Looking to grow your best garden yet? Join William Moss for an exciting and informative workshop covering various techniques for successful vegetable gardening in the Chicago area. Topics will cover tasks, techniques, and tips from winter to fall as well …
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… Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, … by a caregiver. Activities change monthly. September: Migrating birds. Send a message to a migrating bird October: Leaves. Read Leaf man and create your own leaf person November: … Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, … by a caregiver. Activities change monthly. September: Migrating birds. Send a message to a migrating bird October: Leaves. Read Leaf man and create your own leaf person November: …
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… Tour the Krasberg Rose Garden Demystifying Roses Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .3 miles Time: 35-45 mins Stop 1: Terrace Overlook It's … thousands of roses in bloom. The layout of the garden invites you to stroll the perimeter and get up close to smell the roses, which are arranged by color—darker roses near the terrace, light … Demystifying Roses Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .3 miles Time: 35-45 …
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… Admit it: you're always drawn to them. It's their height…their interesting contrast…those smoky good looks. This month in Smart Gardener we look at the tall and deeply colored plants that are fast becoming a signature in modern gardens. Deep, … in our Plant Finder —see sidebar for details. Angelica gigas Canna 'Intrigue' are sure to get noticed. Tall, Dark, and Bold A "what is that?" plant to be sure, Giant Angelica ( Angelica …
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… Fragrant white lilies are the stars of a moon garden. Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' “And still within a summer's night A something so transporting bright, I clap my hands to see.” — Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) The reclusive American poet, Emily Dickinson, was devoted … plants and corms (solid underground stems that look like a bulb) in the spring. Caladiums are best grown in moist, fertile soil or in containers filled with soil-less potting mix. Grow them …
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… From Baby Yoda to Pollock: How Rachael Kolby Transforms Pumpkins into Art. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns … pumpkins become artistic masterpieces. Here’s how she does it. Let’s start at the beginning. What’s your first pumpkin memory? For me, pumpkins and Halloween have always gone … spots, or walls that are too thick or too thin for your design. Sometimes they don’t carve the way you expect or won’t light up properly. On top of that, you’re racing against time, so you …
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… New! Reconnect to the earth the way nature intended at this mini wellness retreat with certified holistic health coach and …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden, The Morton Arboretum pledge to safeguard threatened species for Reverse the Red Day What does an orchid in Malaysia have in common with an oak in Mexico? Both have found their way onto the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of threatened …
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… A great way to get into the winter spirit is to create your own wreath, featuring embellishments inspired … by nature. Don't be intimidated: We will take you step by step through the process. The best part is that you can add your own touches to make your wreath truly one-of-a-kind. Here are …
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