… love seat—one of eight at the Garden as part of our summer celebration Love in Bloom ; look for nature-based poetry on each tête-à-tête bench. As you settle in at The Rookery, treat … of bilingual poetry: Weweni and Gijigijigikendan: What the Chickadee Knows . Gardens for Peace Last year’s Gardens for Peace raking at the Malott Japanese Garden. Video courtesy of Olivia Smith August 7 – 31, …
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… is more user-friendly, certainly deserves its rising popularity — and serious consideration for your garden. With a smaller, more pleasing form than its red-fruiting relative, the aesthetically pleasing Aronia melanocarpa is being heralded throughout the Midwest for its year-round interest. An extremely hardy deciduous shrub that will reach maturity in five years, the black chokeberry is a perfect choice for naturalizing. If left alone, the plants can form colonies that provide food and shelter for …
Type: Plant Info
… the season), beware of trees with heavy, extensive root systems, as there won't be enough soil for bulbs to grow and thrive. Speaking of soil, is the potential planting spot well drained? … bulbs—like any bulb—can rot in soil that's too wet. Well-drained, sandy loam soil is perfect for bulbs. If you, like many Chicago-area gardeners, have heavy clay soil, dig 1 foot deeper than the regular planting depth and add sand and peat moss for better drainage. If you're lucky enough to have sandy soil, add compost and peat moss: bulbs …
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… lay their eggs in other species' nests. They can be found everywhere at the Garden looking for nests in which to lay their eggs. One female can lay 70 eggs in one season. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This medium-sized, fish-eating bird is often seen perched while searching for small fish, or heard giving a rattling call as it flies from on perch to another. It nests in …
Type: Birding
… golden yellow fan-like foliage and an irregularly globe-shaped, upright habit. Excellent for use in rock gardens, beds or borders to bring a unique look to the landscape. Prefers a sunny …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kirkpatrick. Lenhardt Library LEGO ® bricks will be available throughout the exhibition for you to create your own dream garden. Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. at Lenhardt Library …
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… attractive silvery-blue foliage has a lacy appearance when allowed to grow naturally. Useful for massing or as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… height of 49 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is a shade tree or a tree for the urban street. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… central leader and pendulous lateral branches. Growth requirements and fall color are typical for the species. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
