… In May, it was just a harmless-looking sprout with a few ferny leaves. Now this sprawling monster, barely contained by its cage, is overwhelming you with tomatoes. What are you to do with them all? Or with the rampant zucchini that grow to the size and texture of baseball bats if …
Type: Plant Info
… flower beds bright and early? These pajama-clad trekkers are seeking the bliss that only comes with the sighting of a new bud or fresh flower. When heat-loving dahlias finally push through … breathtaking. In summer, a kaleidoscope of heat-loving annuals grow, bloom, and mix and mingle with neighboring plants until the end of the season. Blankets of chrysanthemums announce autumn's … , which sits to the south. Both share a similar design scheme of crescent-shaped beds filled with seasonal plants gardeners are encouraged to use in their home gardens. Trees and Shrubs …
Type: Walks
… over time. Fifty years ago, iceberg was often the only lettuce found at grocery stores, along with two "kinds" of peppers—red and green. Rediscovered today, heirloom lettuce varieties are … dip at the shoulders, an indented crown. 'The Student' debuted in England in 1859, meeting with wild popularity. If the loose, loamy soil that parsnips prefer is exceptionally deep, this … Thompson & Morgan, this parsnip is an award winner at Britain's Royal Horticultural Society. With such a good start, why didn't parsnips continue on the road to popularity? One word: …
Type: Plant Info
… Whip Your Garden into Shape with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse Imagine cozying up with something smooth, rich, and totally irresistible—that’s mocha mousse, Pantone’s Color of the … like your garden is brewing up a warm welcome for everyone to enjoy. Pair mocha mousse with dusky rose, lilac, sage, or cornflower blue for a harmonious chord of hues. Enhance the look …
Type: Blog
… Varieties Helianthus annuus , the annual sunflower, is the mammoth-headed flower associated with the farmlands of the Great Plains—a plant cherished by the Native Americans for its seeds, … feet tall, others barely reaching 18 inches. The flower colors are startling in their beauty, with every shade of yellow plus brilliant orange, deep crimson, and pale creams named with such … to include combinations that resemble the setting sun or an artist's brushwork, the growers guaranteed the annual sunflower's popularity with gardeners keen on color. The annual sunflower …
Type: Plant Info
… can be successfully forced if they have had at least a six-week cold period. Even branches with only foliage can make interesting arrangements. For flowering plants, choose branches with plenty of fat flower buds. Prune carefully, using proper pruning techniques, taking care not to interfere with the natural shape of the tree or shrub. Branches should be at least 1 foot long, cut when …
Type: Plant Info
… Late flowering, vibrant yellow flowers with orangey corona. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This heron can be seen wading in water, spearing fish with its long beak, or flying over with neck and legs tucked. One of the most peaceful summer scenes at the Garden is observing a … The heron stares intently at the water waiting for the perfect time to strike a fish or frog with its long, daggerlike bill. Suddenly, the heron takes off, revealing its 6-foot wingspan and …
Type: Birding
… In the long, glowy days of summer, love is everywhere at the Chicago Botanic Garden —walkers with friends, just-engaged couples , hummingbirds that can’t keep away from our nectar-rich honeysuckle. With open, fluttering hearts, we’re paying homage to connections of all kinds at a celebration … . Lean into love on a nature-inspired Love Seat. Catch a romantic evening jazz concert, along with the heady scent of summer blooms. Learn a thing or two about plant relationships at our …
Type: Blog
… periods in late fall or early winter. Continue to cut branches for forcing indoors. Branches with interesting foliage as well as flowering branches can be forced. Prune carefully, using … full of fat flower buds, and cut on a day above freezing. Lay the branches in a bathtub filled with room-temperature water. Make crosscuts in stem ends or smash woody ends with a hammer to allow quick uptake of water. Keep branches in a cool room out of direct sunlight …
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