… use in their gardens to create rivers of blue in their landscape designs. Despite the tendency for the foliage to come into growth in fall, this plant is reliably hardy in the Chicago region. … three or more years is stunning. This is another of the early spring bulbs ideally adapted for use underneath deciduous trees in the Chicago area, because the bulbs complete their need to create carbohydrates for next year's bloom before the trees leaf out. Rabbits nibble the foliage, but voles avoid the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… emerge. It's relatively small at 3 - 4 feet, but a healthy, vigorous grower. Find a place for it where you can enjoy the myhrr fragrance. Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, … may need help fighting fungal diseases. Also, repeat-blooming roses are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The shingle oak is so called because its wood was favored by early settlers for making shingles. Its bark is believed to have been used medicinally by the Cherokee people. … lower branches droop. The acorns mature biennially. The glossy, dark-green leaves are unusual for an oak -- oblong and unlobed. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… will be held at the Garden, and the second will consist of a field trip to local hotspots for instruction and practice. In the final session at the Garden, review images and make live Lightroom edits. Transportation is on your own for the field trip. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A telephoto lens, ideally 100 – 400 mm, is required. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera and a telephoto lens. …
Type: Item Detail
… small, finely toothed oval leaves are similar to the leaves of cherry trees, which accounts for its scientific name. The flowers are white with yellow stamens, giving them a creamy … appearance. The pink fruit turns black as it matures in autumn; this edible fruit can be used for preserves or jam if birds don't devour them first. Attractive fall foliage ranges in color … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… (age 3) Love Joy Growth Sarees are a distinctive attire that Hindu women have been wearing for centuries. Some of my family's favorite designs are celestial orbs or metallic butta, bold … of India has a signature saree. The choice of specific colors, patterns, and weaves allows for personalization—motifs of temples, ancient architecture, paisley art, stylized lace, birds in … lotuses, jasmines, and vines. Choosing fabrics is done with care as well—silk over brocade for a garden event, or perhaps organza over georgette for an evening at the symphony. My …
Type: Blog
… July ushers in peak summer weather for our USDA cold hardiness zones, with average daily temperature hovers in the mid-70s, making … of the year. Furthermore, government models anticipate hotter, drier summers in the future. For gardeners, it’s important to monitor moisture levels, especially for new plantings, container plants, and vegetables. As plants grow (and, unfortunately, this …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look for this medium-sized diving duck on the lakes. …
Type: Birding
… Description: The Garden's largest member of the swallow family is the purple martin. Look for them flying around or perched on the large, aluminum birdhouses on poles at various locations … “pew-pew.” These purple martins, fascinating to watch, would not be here if it weren’t for the man-made apartments carefully tended by Garden staff, including Jim Steffen. Purple … every winter to keep nonnative house sparrows from taking over. If the houses are cared for properly, the martins will return year after year to the same place to raise their young, …
Type: Birding
… are critically important in pollinating native plants, and the relationship can be complex. For instance, some flowers require “buzz pollination,” whereby a bee grabs onto a flower’s anthers and must vibrate at a particular frequency for the flower to release pollen. To evaluate the best habitats for native bees, the Chicago Botanic Garden has collected bees from all around the Chicago …
Type: Plant Info
