… Description: Look near bird-feeding stations from late fall through early spring for this erratic Garden visitor. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler and possible breeder in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common nesting bird near low conifers where it prefers to build its nests. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this warbler-like bird in any wooded area of the Garden, especially McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… a judged exhibit of flowers, vegetables, herbs and houseplants. Plants will be available for sale. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… rare that a plant's cultivar name makes it into everyday conversation—'Peace' comes to mind for roses, or 'Stella d'Oro' for daylilies. But say "'Annabelle'," and everyone knows you're talking about hydrangeas. A … Because size and pruning can be issues ('Limelight' can top out at 8 feet tall), the news in the panicle category is dwarf stature. Think of Little Lime ™ as a mini 'Limelight'. …
Type: Plant Info
… most important questions serious gardeners can ask. Focus These are the main areas of focus for both homeowners and professionals: careful study of the site; choosing the appropriate tree for that site; preparing the site; and planting the tree correctly. Proper tree maintenance is, … suffocate when confined to an overly deep hole in compacted clay, where the opportunity for oxygen exchange is nonexistent and the chance for the roots to grow outward is thwarted by …
Type: Plant Info
… were grown here a century ago." Think about your own vegetable garden: Are you planning for diversity this spring? What could your first salad of the year look and taste like if it … diversity? In our February 2013 Smart Gardener , we talked in detail about how to start seeds for spring. This month, we'll talk about what to start for spring—and that means … catalogs or nurseries. A sample from the mixes available at Renee's Garden ( reneesgarden.com ): "Asian Baby Leaf Mix," Edible Landscape "Stardom," and "Heirloom Cutting Mix." A mix makes …
Type: Plant Info
… design studio to the dinosaur gallery. I’m excited to now devote my energies to advocating for plants and deepening our relationship to them. I’m thrilled to return to Chicago and honored … its founder. Assuming the role of President and CEO at the Garden marks a return to Chicago for Gretchen, who began her career at the Field Museum. Over her 18-year tenure there, she had a … design studio to the dinosaur gallery. I’m excited to now devote my energies to advocating for plants and deepening our relationship to them. I’m thrilled to return to Chicago and honored …
Type: Page
… Get ready for summer grilling with enhanced flavors in the form of spice rubs and marinades in this cooking … meat, and take home a batch of sage-garlic brine to use at home. Taste and take home recipes for spicy ribeye with salsa butter and chicken artichoke kabobs. In addition, participants will …
Type: Item Detail
