… Green Mist amsonia is a cultivar selection of the native Arkansas amsonia noted for its deep green foliage. Its blue flowers, threadlike foliage and golden fall color are typical of the species. 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 … have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American …
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… At 12" tall and wide, it is shorter than most bluestars. It would be a good candidate for a rock garden. 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 … have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… out if you’re the life of the party, an independent thinker, the strong, quiet type, or more on the shy, sweet side. Take Our Quiz ↓ … out if you’re the life of the party, an independent thinker, the strong, quiet type, or more on the shy, sweet side. Take Our Quiz ↓ …
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… in the Midwest, it is truly a delight to discover plants that have saved their showier sides for the last months of the year. At this time especially, we welcome the graceful conifers, the … with some even tolerating wetter conditions. Full sun to part shade is best, with a soil pH on the acid side. Chicago gardeners can amend their alkaline soil with equal parts compost and … large red berries, they are not reliably hardy in the Chicago area. To see some bright lights on our own winter landscape, stroll through the gardens and look for the holiday sparkle of …
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… spring day. The sun shines through my office window, illuminating the old and worn photo on my desk. With the image is a handwritten note: “1912 photo of Bucknell botany class field … is anything around them at all. This reminds me, once again, of the mission I have defined for myself as a professor of botany: In order to help them understand and appreciate the nature … are institutions like the Chicago Botanic Garden in cities around the world where people can visit, learn about, and come to love real plants. Botanic gardens are thus critical players in …
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… Wallpaper: Birds Please select the images you would like by clicking on them below. Each image will open in a new window. Cedar waxwing Ruby-crowned kinglet Sparrow … Please select the images you would like by clicking on them below. Each image will open in a new window. Cedar waxwing Ruby-crowned kinglet Sparrow …
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… A Tale of Two Trees The climate maps show the impact warming temperatures are projected to have on two trees currently thriving in the Chicago area, the American linden ( Tilia americana ) and … The climate maps show the impact warming temperatures are projected to have on two trees currently thriving in the Chicago area, the American linden ( Tilia americana ) and …
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… The Garden Grille Located at the Visitor Center on the patio just outside the Garden View Café The Garden Grille features a fresh menu with … Located at the Visitor Center on the patio just outside the Garden View Café The Garden Grille features a fresh menu with …
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… orioles nest about 20 to 40 feet high at the end of a branch. Their preferred locations are on cottonwoods, American elms, and maples. In his Life Histories of North American Birds series, … lucky enough to see an oriole nest will most likely agree. It can take a week to ten days for the female to complete her nest. She’ll then lay three to seven pale eggs blotched with … a series of chatters and scolding notes, which can alert you to their presence. As summer goes on, the orioles seem to disappear, spending most of their time feeding young and less time …
Type: Birding
… featuring the compositions of Chicago-based jazz guitarist Casey Nielsen. The music draws on his study of the classical guitar and modern jazz. Lapis Trio’s unique instrumentation of … provide a rich, dynamic acoustic setting. Their album, The Travelers, was released in 2019 on Shifting Paradigm Records. Through The Travelers, Casey imagines what he might write if his occupation was to perform a composition every evening for the rest of his community upon their return from work. Every piece would need to immediately …
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