… white—fresh, breezy, and effortlessly chic. That’s “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026. Calm without being boring, elegant without being fussy, it’s the perfect excuse to press the refresh button on your garden this spring. As curator of plant collections at the … and quiet confidence, pulling plants, colors, and textures into natural harmony. It has a way of softening the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. …
Type: Blog
… ( Lilium 'Montreal'flowers have yellow stars in the center which fade to white or near white toward the outer edges of the petals. The stems stand 3 to 4 feet tall with 3 to 6 inch out facing flowers in July and August. The flowers are fragrant … Generally Oriental lilies have a lovely fragrance, although some people find it unpleasant at best. The grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Woman’s Board Members Welcome to the Woman's Board site for members. … Welcome to the Woman's Board site for members. …
Type: Page
… The secret is out; visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden have unprecedented access to plant information, guides, and tours … keeps the wheels turning? The ability to access this information in real time during a Garden visit is what makes the app so special, according to Boyce Tankersley , the Garden’s director of … “We have a large campus and much to see,” said Van Deraa, who uses the app herself. “I just get a thrill every time I want to find a plant,” she said. “There was an iris I wanted to see in …
Type: Blog
… For Chicago-area gardeners, January is primarily a time for planning, not planting. With winter in full swing in our USDA Hardiness Zones 5b and 6a, January is a great month to prepare for the gardening season ahead and to tend to the indoor plants brightening our living … be pruned in dormant winter months to minimize the risk of oak wilt disease. Heavy pruning is best performed later in winter or in early spring just before bud break. However, immediately …
Type: Plant Info
… Articles of Interest Barbara Brown, Field Museum research assistant on expeditions to far-flung locales, dies Chicago Botanic Garden Brings Rare Botanical Volumes to Life Please enjoy this fascinating article on the Chicago Botanic Garden's rare book collection, published by National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn about the Garden's acquisition of the Massachusetts Historical … Barbara Brown, Field Museum research assistant on expeditions to far-flung locales, dies Chicago Botanic Garden Brings Rare Botanical Volumes to Life Please …
Type: Page
… upon the land surrounding the pond until the area eventually became both inhospitable to wildlife and inaccessible to the Garden's visitors. Now, thanks to a generous birthday gift from her husband, Roger Brown, … the Skokie Lagoons and the Garden's Dixon Prairie, and will create a larger contiguous space for wildlife, not only for birds but also for dragonflies, butterflies, frogs, and insects—all of …
Type: Page
… sun or light shade, are tolerant of clay, and can take drought once they are established. Due to their large size, they are best suited as a background plant. They become very large and leggy, and need occasional renewal pruning (immediately after flowering) to maintain their shape. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… unknown Year Hutchinson Medal awarded: 1971 John Lundgren served as the chief horticulturist for the Chicago Park District during the 1970s; his career was marked by significant investment … sites. Planning and implementing accessibility-focused features, including a garden connected to a greenhouse for the blind at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Contributing to the continued enhancement of Chicago’s historic public green spaces, notably the Garfield Park …
Type: Page
… How to add Pantone’s ‘Peach Fuzz’ to your plantings Think about a sweet, fuzzy summer peach, a hue between pink and orange—that’s “Peach Fuzz,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024. As curator of plant collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I immediately began …
Type: Blog
