… Nature and Wellness Resources for year-round healing Five ways to heal with plants in winter When winter takes its toll—dry … spirit. You can take a class at the Chicago Botanic Garden to learn more. Nature Activities For a Break Inside or out, connecting with nature helps reduce stress. Utilize what is around … with the forest. Plant Early Spring Crops As days grow longer in early spring, gardeners get excited to start planting. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon. …
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… cutting gardens are well integrated into existing landscapes and designed to bring enjoyment for all seasons. First things first To establish a cutting garden, first take an inventory of … redtwig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) looks stunning on a dining room table. When choosing plants for winter interest, look for decorative seedpods, peeling or colored bark, brightly colored fruits, and evergreen leaves …
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… the Nature Play Garden has another wonderful element: plants that were chosen specifically for this garden. There are plants that appeal to all five senses, and plants with funny names or … the new Learning Campus and its Nature Play Garden is through plants. In the Garden’s 26 other gardens, plants are chosen, tended, and laid out to enhance the visitor experience. In … Perennial Gardens Heaven Scent Jacob’s ladder ( Polemonium reptans ‘Heaven Scent’) was chosen for its fragrance. Enjoy its bright bloom in the spring. Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’ …
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… leaves emerging. Cut just above that point. You can pinch small blooms with your fingers, but for thicker stems or more precise cuts, use garden snips or scissors. Another tip: take care not … a few times a week can make a big difference. Bellis perennis Bellisma TM Red Deep cuts for perennials While deadheading is mostly associated with annuals, Sherwood points out that some perennials benefit from more aggressive post-bloom care. “With delphinium, for example, I cut the entire bloom stalk down to the ground once it starts forming seeds,” she …
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… One of the latest of the late bloomers, balsam aster ( Aster ageratoides ) is a true aster native to eastern … the flowers become lavender. As a late bloomer into November, balsam aster is a good plant for pollinators. …
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New! Explore a variety of native perennials, shrubs, and trees that tolerate various environmental challenges, including limited sunlight, drought, and difficult soil conditions. Selecting resilient native plants can help reduce maintenance needs, support local wildlife, and enhance your garden’s ecological footprint . This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted …
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New! Whether scrambling over a split rail fence or cascading from a rustic arbor, vines add height, structure, and visual interest to the landscape while enhancing the ecological value of a garden. Learn how to use and grow native woody and herbaceous vines with colorful flowers, variable textures, and multi-season value. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be …
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Discover a palette of shade-loving perennials to brighten and enhance low-light garden areas. You will learn to create colorful and harmonious combinations using a wide range of plants that thrive in shady spaces. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in …
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Explore how to select, arrange, and position perennials in full-sun combinations. Build your design recipes by maximizing and extending color and texture using a wide range of plantings. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The School’s …
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