… Cacti 482 Palms 31 Mosses 58 Epiphytes 264 Statistics By Garden Aquatic Garden 403 Bulb Garden 26,431 Circle Garden 1,682 Dwarf Conifer Garden 8,923 Enabling Garden 375 English Walled Garden … Cacti 482 Palms 31 Mosses 58 Epiphytes 264 Statistics By Garden Aquatic Garden 403 Bulb Garden 26,431 Circle Garden 1,682 Dwarf Conifer Garden 8,923 Enabling Garden 375 English Walled Garden …
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Plants and other garden features can be cost-effective ways to reduce summer cooling and winter heating bills. We will explore how selection and placement of a variety of trees, plants, and other landscape elements can increase energy efficiency and beauty around any dwelling. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. …
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New! Explore a variety of native perennials, shrubs, and trees that tolerate various environmental challenges, including limited sunlight, drought, and difficult soil conditions. Selecting resilient native plants can help reduce maintenance needs, support local wildlife, and enhance your garden’s ecological footprint . This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted …
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New! Whether scrambling over a split rail fence or cascading from a rustic arbor, vines add height, structure, and visual interest to the landscape while enhancing the ecological value of a garden. Learn how to use and grow native woody and herbaceous vines with colorful flowers, variable textures, and multi-season value. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be …
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Discover a palette of shade-loving perennials to brighten and enhance low-light garden areas. You will learn to create colorful and harmonious combinations using a wide range of plants that thrive in shady spaces. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in …
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Explore how to select, arrange, and position perennials in full-sun combinations. Build your design recipes by maximizing and extending color and texture using a wide range of plantings. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The School’s …
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… it may not look like it, spring is on its way, which means it’s time to start prepping for the anticipated spring planting season. This is a great time of year for horticultural therapy contracts. Everyone is itching to start planning and prepping for a … they come in a variety of beautiful colors; succulents propagate easily and create fun talking points pertaining to desert plants; lipstick plant ( Aeschynanthus radicans ) adds a tropical …
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… One of the latest of the late bloomers, balsam aster ( Aster ageratoides ) is a true aster native to eastern … the flowers become lavender. As a late bloomer into November, balsam aster is a good plant for pollinators. …
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… Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers for our audiences. As part of this commitment and as a first step, we have created an Equitable … and the Science Career Continuum For eligible organizations and groups: how to schedule your visit** We welcome you and your organization to schedule a visit. To schedule a visit, or if you have any questions, please email Click here to show mail …
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