… 'Tis the month for the holiday lights to come down from the attic and to go up on the trees outside, which makes it a fine time for smart gardeners to think about conifers. Norway spruce ( Picea abies 'Acrocona') provides … to fit every space in the yard—plus lots of interesting cone shapes. Winter's a great time to visit the Dwarf Conifer Garden and other gardens to compare how conifers are used and to consider …
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… Ages 3 – 6 Join your Chicago Botanic Garden friends for a virtual tea party. We’ll learn where tea comes from, make a classic tea sandwich, and listen to a short story. This experience is recommended for children ages 3-6 with an adult, but siblings are welcome to join. A list of ingredients …
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… developed at The Morton Arboretum provide the program with a pipeline of new landscape plants for the horticulture industry and home gardeners alike. The regional OGA nurseries and a network … 'Blue Lime' Bulletin 58 N/A Baptisia ‘Last Dance’ Bulletin 57 https://www.plantsnouveau.com/collections/chicagoland-grows/baptisia-last-dance Amsonia ‘Blue Behemoth Bulletin 56 … officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ Bulletin 27 N/A Baptisia Prairieblues ™ ‘Solar Flare’ Bulletin 26 https://plantsnouveau.com/collections/chicagoland-grows/baptisia-prairieblues-solar-flare …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden's Horticultural Therapy Services acts as a national clearinghouse for information about the therapeutic uses of horticulture. This includes information about … as a PDF Download Includes: What is horticultural therapy? Designing your own barrier-free garden Barrier-free gardening with containers and raised beds Plants for the Senses Fee: $20 Available soon …
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… Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more information read on about spooky plants. … Spooky Plants Some plants provide treats. … Others can be tricksters. Check out our infographic below to get the scoop on spooky plants. Visit the Garden this fall to meet them in person... if you dare. Happy Halloween For more …
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… Worm Composting Now that you have a worm compost bin, here are five tips for maintaining it so that the worms are happy, it does not smell bad, you don’t get fruit flies or other pests, and you get some nice compost for your yard or houseplants. View all parts Vermicomposting for Beginners view part 1 Worm Composting View part 3 Keep the top piece of newspaper moist by …
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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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… 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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… 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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