… YUKI SNOWFLAKE™ is a miniature deutzia (24" tall) notable for its abundant small white bell-like flowers as well as its small stature. It also features burgundy fall foliage. This cultivar is the most widely planted deutzia at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The genus Deutzia …
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… Edwin A. Kanst Years: Year Hutchinson Medal awarded: 1911 Key contributions: Edwin A. Kanst is referred to as a Society “leader,” which implies he held some office or prominent role in the Chicago Horticultural Society around the early 1900s. In the 1908 Chicago Tribune –sponsored … the contest would bring about a “general cleaning up of the city,” showing him as an advocate for civic improvement and public horticulture. …
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… Professional Development Resources/Links The following professional association list is maintained to promote education and … Landscape Contractors Association ILCA members receive the Chicago Botanic Garden member rate for select CBG classes. … The following professional association list is maintained to promote education and professionalism throughout the professional gardening … Landscape Contractors Association ILCA members receive the Chicago Botanic Garden member rate for select CBG classes. …
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… Dwarf serviceberry is a naturally occurring variety found at the forest's edge in alpine areas in western North … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … Garden's collection includes more than 30 varieties and over 450 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden The perfect place for children to engage with plants, the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden is a colorful living classroom with garden beds at just the right level for curious young minds. … The perfect place for children to engage with plants, the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden is a colorful living classroom with garden beds at just the right level for curious young minds. …
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… in your garden? How about marigolds, coleus, a gingko, or a panicle hydrangea? If so, this is a testimony to the many plant explorers who, in the past four centuries, traveled far and wide, for years at a time, in search of new plants. The story of plant exploration is a thrilling …
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… more budding new stars. Over time, the true classics will endure, but the process of looking for a beautiful new plant is something gardeners anticipate at the start of each new growing season. Below, the Chicago … curious name for such a princely perennial that offers orchidlike flowers in autumn! Position this arching plant close to a patio or porch where you can enjoy the late-season display of …
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… can be a rewarding way to enjoy them well into fall and beyond. Find the Perfect Moment for Picking The most important step in drying hydrangeas is knowing when to cut them. “The best time to cut white flowering hydrangeas is when the top or … like you’re cutting them a little past their peak, but that’s actually the sweet spot.” At this stage of their growth cycle, the blooms have started to dry naturally on the plant, which …
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… Q. Can hellebores be grown in the Chicago area? A. Hellebores can be a fascinating addition to both sunny and partially shaded … ranging from creamy yellow to almost maroon. Perhaps the most unusual feature of these plants is their bloom time: Christmas rose blooms in late winter and Lenten rose in very early spring. The flowers can persist for up to eight weeks if the plants are well-sited. They prefer partially shaded conditions in …
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… Q. I enjoy growing plants from cuttings and seeds. What is the procedure for starting a pineapple plant at home? A. Both adults and children will have fun growing … spray of leaves with as little pineapple attached as possible. Remove the lower leaves from this crown until you have exposed 1 inch of the inner cream-colored stalk. Hang the crown upside …
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