… Stars are terrestrial bromeliads native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. Absolute Zero earth star is a favored plant for terraria for its dramatic foliage. The plant is rosette-shaped with dark brown leathery leaves with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common; new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Growing only 3' to 6' in height, this spreading shrub is ideal for mass plantings. Fragrant sumac is not grown for its flowers. However, its small fruit, a hairy red drupe borne on the female plants in late summer, often remains to provide interest throughout the autumn …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… praying mantis, predatory flies and tiny wasps, and many others are beneficial—they prey on harmful insects. Alongside the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden you’ll find a special strip … beetle larvae if you don’t recognize the insects. You might spot a few caterpillars munching on dill, fennel, or parsley. They will eventually become swallowtail butterflies. Head over to … check out some of the many insect identification books. A good bug I.D. book is a great tool for the gardener. Each morning, two of the Garden’s plant healthcare technicians scout for insect …
Type: Plant Info
… Vibrant floor art at the Orchid Show reflects India’s beauty For thousands of years, cultures around the world have created designs on the ground. In India, rangoli patterns are crafted with symbols that aim to bring beauty, … force. “It comes from the tradition of a woman who paints or draws a very simple pattern on the threshold of her home,” said artist Indira Freitas Johnson, who grew up in Mumbai. “It’s …
Type: Blog
… more challenging and darker than you think. With a limited depth of field, I chose to focus on the "face" I saw in this orchid. Photo ©Carol Freeman Note the distracting window in the … Freeman By moving just a few inches to my left, I was able to get a more pleasing background for this orchid. Photo ©Carol Freeman It may be bright outside, but the light in the Chicago … review the images on a large screen and know what will be acceptable to you on the day of your visit. Every camera is different, and what may work for me may be too grainy for you. Most …
Type: Blog
… Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Learn traditional Sun-style tai chi with a focus on fundamental principles and basic footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or for those who want to refresh their practice. …
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… Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 65 feet with a 30 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Its five-lobed leaves grow densely on this compact, dwarf cultivar which can reach a height of 30 feet with a 10 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
