… lustrous leaves and an upright habit. It is adaptable to extremes in soil acidity and is noted for its moisture, heat and wind tolerance. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. … that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum for its resistance to Dutch elm disease and the elm leaf beetle. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… CARDINAL™ arrowwood viburnum is notable for its burgundy fall color, which changes to bright red. The white flowers and blue berries are … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and wide and prefers partly shaded spots and moist well-drained soils. coleus are favorites for bedding plants, planters and window boxes for their wide range of colors and textures. Black Dragon would add depth to plantings with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a unique resin jewelry piece or bookmark, capturing the magic of nature forever. Get ready for a wild fusion of science and art, where you will unravel mysteries and craft exquisite … Class registration will close on August 16. Cancellations after August 16 are not eligible for a refund. Insect Asylum, non-profit vintage taxidermy and insect museum Classroom 5, …
Type: Item Detail
… This exclusive photography adventure invites you to explore the Garden’s hidden beauty—perfect for one-of-a-kind images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
Type: Item Detail
… other aquatic plants found at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn which camera settings are best for capturing floral colors, soft focus, and water reflections. Begin with classroom instruction … filter are recommended but not required. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
Type: Item Detail
… Join us for a seated, slow-paced birding experience. Rather than walking around the Garden in search of … to bring your own chair. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Kleinman …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: Look for this rare, medium-sized shorebird on mudflats and exposed shoreline. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this migrant species in any wooded area of the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… own gardens a few months hence. When cyclamen was named by the Greeks, they called on the word for circular, kyklos , referring to the shape of the tuber. Victorians believed the cyclamen … timidity. We twentieth-century gardeners focus more on the cyclamen’s ornamental value, glad for its resemblance to a flock of hovering butterflies and grateful for the heart-shaped foliage that lasts for months. The many species of wild cyclamen growing …
Type: Plant Info
