… to navigate between petals and pistils to find pollen? Take a walk around the Garden looking for and learning more about these magnificent creatures. Dress for the weather. Carly Zoladz, labeling coordinator, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at Visitor Center …
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… flowers bloom from May through August. Easy to grow, this ground cover is suitable for well-drained sunny conditions and perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope where it will attract butterflies and be resistant to deer. …
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… pendant racemes of lilac-blue flowers. Wisteria grows to 25 feet and requires proper pruning for the maximum number of flowers. It is a recommended alternative to Chinese wisteria ( W. sinensis ), which is on the watch list for potentially invasive species. …
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… snap beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, mustard greens, spinach, and radishes for fall harvesting. Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes, and unusual greens that were planted in … rather than infrequently but deeply. This advice is the exact opposite to what is recommended for watering trees, shrubs, perennials, grass, and other plants. When harvesting lettuces, cut … become giant-sized. They may win county fair prizes, but they will have little flavor. Monitor for blossom end rot on tomatoes. Tomatoes are very moisture-sensitive. Mulch garden beds and keep …
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… How best to highlight the color of 10,000 blooming orchids? For Brilliance: The Orchid Show , which runs February 8 to March 22 at the Chicago Botanic … at squares of color in the slant of the afternoon sun. The colors had to pop in daylight and for Orchids After Hours , an evening look at the Show with cocktails and light bites for … Gallery. Spectacular color defines this year's Orchid Show. Special attraction You’ll also get to see the rare ghost orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii , one of the best known orchids in the …
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… in semi-arid scrublands of tropical areas. It grows as a tuberous subshrub with thick roots for storing water. The stems grow semi-erect, bearing long, strap-like, narrowly lanceolate … chlorós, meaning “yellow-green” and phytón, meaning “plant.” The specific epithet is Latin for “close to shrub-like.” Dietes grandiflora Large Wild Iris This plant is native to the … the shoot will continue to grow from the terminus of the inflorescence. This cultivar is noted for its dwarf stature and deep red flowers. The genus name is derived from the Greek words mélas, …
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… every plant parent’s life when you begin to think about expanding your family. Are you ready for more plant children? Should you reassemble the crib? How will your houseplants feel about … or dividing roots. Taking leaf or stem cuttings is one of the most common propagation methods for houseplants. Some houseplants, such as pothos or begonia, are better suited to stem cuttings. … a healthy stem just below where the leaf and stem meet (the node). Cut at a 45-degree angle to get the most rooting area. “Remove the lower leaves. Cuttings don’t have the root system to take …
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… know about taking pictures at Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s a great chance for photographers of all abilities to practice shooting after dark. And with a little time and effort, you’ll get some cool pictures of holiday lights—one of my very favorite subjects. As the Garden’s … are not allowed at Lightscape. Instead, raise your ISO. Newer cameras have improved technology for low-light situations, and the old rules of thumb don’t always hold true. Pick a setting …
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… The Christmas cactus Schlumbergera bridgesii) blooms for a long time indoors with some of the most exotic-looking flowers in the plant kingdom. This … that has accumulated in the drip pan beneath the pot. A water-soluble fertilizer recommended for flowering houseplants can be applied during its active growth, but be sure to follow the … cactus prefers humid conditions, and homes are often dry. One way to raise the humidity — just for your cactus — is to place the pot with its drip pan on top of a small container filled with …
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… New! Do you want to draw, but have no idea how to start? This is the perfect course for you. Heeyoung Kim will guide beginners step-by-step from handling drawing materials to composing an artwork for hanging. Demonstrations and visual teaching materials will make the learning process easy and …
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