… drinks like tequila and mezcal is at an all-time high in the United States. And that is bad news for agaves. As Hector Ortiz, Ph.D., plant conservation scientist at the Negaunee Institute , explains in this video, agaves have provided humans with food, fiber, and drinks for millennia. But the recent popularity of these drinks has fueled the expansion of agave …
Type: Blog
… to the downy fringe present on the needle-like leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall for a pleasing effect. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for this rare, medium-sized shorebird on mudflats and exposed shoreline. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this migrant species in any wooded area of the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Continue to care for amaryllis following their flower display. Allow all stems to wither before cutting them off … 10 to 14 days with a liquid 10-10-10 or 15-15-15 mix. This fertilizer helps refuel the bulb for another season’s flower show. In February many houseplants might show signs of stress caused … Stressed plants are more likely to develop insect and disease problems, so monitor your plants for early signs of trouble. New houseplants or gift plants may also harbor pests, and these …
Type: Plant Info
… most interesting (and inexpensive) items sit on shelves waiting to be transformed into vessels for my tiny spider plants, succulents, and other indoor plants. There’s been a resurgence of … this winter, is selling small rooted cuttings of pothos ( Epipremnum ) in a water-filled glass for $20. Thrift stores offer shelves of glassware that can make interesting containers for cuttings. Glass bowls, Ball jars, martini glasses, pitchers—they, too, present an opportunity …
Type: Plant Info
… August’s warm weather provides an opportune time for Chicago-area gardeners to enjoy their efforts, whether it’s admiring the flowers lavishly blooming in the yard, or collecting the bounty of herbs and vegetables ready for harvesting. Maintenance tasks continue. With autumn on the horizon, August also is the month … flower beds, as well as trees and shrubs, keeping mulch away from the trunks. Scout the yard for next season August is a great month to plan for next year’s garden: Place small stakes in the …
Type: Plant Info
… Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He … barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight and binoculars. …
Type: Item Detail
… change comes slowly to the Garden and usually requires the photographer to patiently wait for these small-scale subjects to appear. The quality of light is different in spring, when longer days are accompanied by brighter light. Learn the best perspectives for capturing nature as it reawakens. Macro/close-focusing lens and tripod are helpful but not …
Type: Item Detail
… in an all-day Eden Energy Medicine Workshop designed to help balance and unblock your energies for maximum wellness and vitality. Dress for comfort. All fitness levels welcome. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent …
Type: Item Detail
