… Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more information read on about spooky plants. … Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more …
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… Bees, monarch butterflies, moths, and many lesser-known insects rely mainly on native plants for survival and reproduction. Explore pollinator-attracting plants for Midwest gardens including native and nonnative cultivars, and nectar-rich varieties that will …
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… Worm Composting Now that you have a worm compost bin, here are five tips for maintaining it so that the worms are happy, it does not smell bad, you don’t get fruit flies or other pests, and you get some nice compost for your yard or houseplants. View all parts Vermicomposting for Beginners view part 1 Worm Composting View part 3 Keep the top piece of newspaper moist by …
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… as gifts during the holidays but aren’t sure how to transport them. Do you have some tips for purchasing and transporting holiday plants? A: Flowering plants such as poinsettia, … freezing. Plants should never be transported in a cold trunk or allowed to sit in a cold car for any length of time. To unwrap a holiday plant, it is best to set the plant on a stable … plant as you risk breaking stems, flowers, and leaves. Plants can stay within their wrappings for no more than 24 hours. Open the top to allow the plants to get air. Foil pot wrappers are …
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… the Nature Play Garden has another wonderful element: plants that were chosen specifically for this garden. There are plants that appeal to all five senses, and plants with funny names or … the new Learning Campus and its Nature Play Garden is through plants. In the Garden’s 26 other gardens, plants are chosen, tended, and laid out to enhance the visitor experience. In … Perennial Gardens Heaven Scent Jacob’s ladder ( Polemonium reptans ‘Heaven Scent’) was chosen for its fragrance. Enjoy its bright bloom in the spring. Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’ …
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… cutting gardens are well integrated into existing landscapes and designed to bring enjoyment for all seasons. First things first To establish a cutting garden, first take an inventory of … redtwig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) looks stunning on a dining room table. When choosing plants for winter interest, look for decorative seedpods, peeling or colored bark, brightly colored fruits, and evergreen leaves …
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… leaves emerging. Cut just above that point. You can pinch small blooms with your fingers, but for thicker stems or more precise cuts, use garden snips or scissors. Another tip: take care not … a few times a week can make a big difference. Bellis perennis Bellisma TM Red Deep cuts for perennials While deadheading is mostly associated with annuals, Sherwood points out that some perennials benefit from more aggressive post-bloom care. “With delphinium, for example, I cut the entire bloom stalk down to the ground once it starts forming seeds,” she …
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… One of the latest of the late bloomers, balsam aster ( Aster ageratoides ) is a true aster native to eastern … the flowers become lavender. As a late bloomer into November, balsam aster is a good plant for pollinators. …
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… Orchidaceae, is the second largest plant family in the world, with 880 genera and more than 26,000 species. Orchid breeders have created more than 100,000 hybrids, some of them combining … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… beginning at 6:30:01 p.m. (CT) on October 8, 2025, and ending at 11:59:59 p.m. (CT) on October 26, 2025 (the "Giveaway Period".) To enter, you must follow Chicago Botanic Garden … on or before October 29, 2025. We must receive eligible entries during the Giveaway Period for them to be eligible for the drawing. We will notify the potential winner by posting a comment to their Instagram post …
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