… time, a sad collard green—from its pot into the trash. The mess, and the funeral, is for a good cause though. Today, I bravely enter new territory: My neighborhood garden center, … care preferences, and age. An Excel spreadsheet, you guys. This man is not messing around. For the likes of me, Wheatley recommends a more forgiving collection of starter plants. For those … problem-free and easy to grow. They can handle a wide range of light but would probably do best in a bright, east-facing window,” said Wheatley. So. Fuzzy. In love with this succulent …
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… As spring wakes up our prairies, tiny regal fritillary caterpillars begin an urgent search for young violet leaves—the only food they eat. Regal fritillary butterflies once lived in a world of endless prairies filled with violets ( Viola species) for their caterpillars. Now, they find themselves in small fragments of prairie surrounded by … and how all these factors influence genetic diversity—things get complicated. “As we developed best practices for reintroducing violets, we started thinking about all these missing species and …
Type: Blog
… keeps the wheels turning? The ability to access this information in real time during a Garden visit is what makes the app so special, according to Boyce Tankersley , the Garden’s director of … that people like to find other things at the Garden, so we created a new second database for the app. It has points of interest at the Garden, like water fountains, classrooms, … the two databases were polished, they were worked into the architecture and mapping system for the app software. The GIS, or interactive mapping function, was also a critical component. …
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… Garden experience their own botanical anticipation at every turn, and in every garden. A grand place to discover the beauty of annuals is the Crescent . The gorgeous, cool-season tulip display … plants until the end of the season. Blankets of chrysanthemums announce autumn's arrival. For three seasons, annual plants in the Crescent are massed together in a tapestry of texture, … Brick walkways lace through the beds, encouraging visitors to step close to the plants, both for photo and learning opportunities. For these annuals offer gardeners a chance to break ground …
Type: Walks
… a windbreak, but a row of evergreens, like arborvitaes, can provide privacy and a nesting site for songbirds. A blanket of snow on their boughs adds winter enchantment in our garden. Eastern … to 8 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. Serviceberry ( Amelanchier —pronounced Am-uh-lank-ee-ur) For smaller gardens, breeders are developing narrow, upright shrubs, such as ‘Standing Ovation™ … will work in the allotted space based on their ultimate size unless you plan to prune them. Place the plants where their mature growth will not cross into your neighbor’s property. After …
Type: Plant Info
… and CEO The Garden is thriving because of our partners and visitors like you. Thank you for supporting our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. “...the … are incredibly hopeful—like the Garden’s seed bank, which will protect the next generation. For me, seed banking is a profound act of hope—hope for a future with beautiful natural areas with healthy plant populations.” —Kay Havens, Ph.D., …
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… New! Spend a fun night out making and tasting the best bites from across the country at this cooking class. Featured recipes will highlight …
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… murky gray-blue. White firs are more tolerant of heat and drought than most firs, and are the best species to grow in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant adapts to colder climates well and withstands temperatures down to 10 degrees. It grows best in rocky, well-drained, dry soil in full sun where it will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… pointed tips of the flower petals. Introduced in 2010 by Swan Island Dahlias, it flowers best in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. This dahlia is insect and disease …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
