… hardy heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus discover the best roses for your own growing conditions. Class includes an outdoor walk to examine the flowers up close. Dress for the weather. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden …
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… Museums for All Offer The Chicago Botanic Garden is delighted to offer discounted Lightscape tickets on select dates for guests with a state-issued Electronic … or a valid WIC card. Limited quantities are available and it is strongly suggested to book in advance. Once these tickets are sold out, walk up requests may be asked to book for a later … The Chicago Botanic Garden is delighted to offer discounted Lightscape tickets on select dates …
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… holiday poinsettias last as long as possible? A. Purchase a healthy plant that does not appear to have any disease or insect problems, and wrap it carefully before you bring it home. … your plant six hours of bright, but not direct, sunlight (understandably, not always possible in December). The color of the bracts will remain stronger if temperatures remain between 65 and 70 degrees. …
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… Birding at the Garden Come for the Flowers, Stay for the Birds The Chicago Botanic Garden is known for its … because you can see the same types of birds (species) each time you visit the Garden. This way, you can learn their field marks (identifying characteristics) and get comfortable adjusting … the Garden during their migrations. Whichever time of year you choose, mornings are generally best because birds are most active then, and often most vocal. You can even begin watching birds …
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… Places for the Spirit The Garden Shop will also carry the book Places for the Spirit: Traditional African … American Gardens by Vaughn Sills, featuring images from the two exhibitions. Programs in conjunction with exhibition: GARDEN CHEF SERIES: WARREN JONES, BLUEGRASS Saturday, July 21, at … exhibition, create your own sculpture using natural materials, and pot up a sculptural plant to take home. Note: Don't forget to bring a picnic dinner! Dessert is provided. Register online …
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… Q. What is the best way to get rid of crabgrass? A. If you have just a few isolated patches of this annual weed, you can …
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… Questions about what to expect when it comes to the periodical cicada emergence of 2024? Tom Tiddens , plant health … can even find recipes online. They do not bite or sting and won’t hurt you or your pets in any way. Are plants safe? (For the most part, yes!) Adult cicadas can damage small tree branches and …
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… Spike the Titan Arum We gathered pollen from Spike on September 3, 2015— see our blog post about pollen … . We are studying the structure of some of the pollen grains; the remainder has been banked to pollinate future titan arum blooms. During August 2015, more than 75,000 people visited Spike, … to open, but the plant did not have the energy to do so by itself. Read about the process in our blog post, Spike's Teachable Moment Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist; Patrick Herendeen, …
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… June is National Rose Month and the Krasberg Rose Garden puts on quite the show. More than 5,000 roses fill the air with their … Petal Fountain, designed in the shape of a Tudor rose, is a spectacular focal point. Along the way, you’ll find roses that were selected for their hardiness, resistance to disease and insects, … the site should have well-drained soil that’s high in organic matter. Although roses are best planted in the spring, they may also be planted in fall (by September) so that their roots …
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… only grow warm-season crops, you’re missing out on cool-season edibles that can be grown in the spring and again in summer for an enjoyable fall harvest. Cool-season crops include lettuce, … turnips, rutabagas, parsnips, onions, parsley, and cilantro. There’s still plenty of time to plant all of those crops and some delicious greens--Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) and bok choy … says Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. “They perform best when planted in the summer. This allows them to mature in the cooler, shorter days of …
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