… In case you missed it, the International Herb Association has named tarragon the herb of the year. “What?” you might be thinking. “What about basil?” Discover a world of uses for your herb … silvery leaves and an anise-like flavor, but basil is the king of herbs, beloved by all. It’s such a crowd-pleaser that we’re giving away Napoletano Bolloso basil seedlings during Herb … she says. “It is a self-sowing annual so I could save seed and grow it again the following year if I hadn’t been rescued.” A Mediterranean standard, don’t underestimate parsley—it’s more …
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… shows off one of the stars of the Model Railroad Garden this spring: a steam engine! This year marks Rodelius’s 15 th season at the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America , which opens Saturday, May … path out there was constantly packed with people. One thing led to another. In our first year, the trains didn’t make any sounds—no choo-choos or whistles or anything, so we added sound …
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… almost 150 years, ago a day was set aside to celebrate and appreciate trees—Arbor Day. This year we have selected the genus Quercus , the oaks, as an exemplar of why trees are important to … Oaks are featured in the sacred groves of pre-Christian Europe, and in the Caucasus, a 300-year-old oak hosts a Georgian Orthodox chapel in its hollowed trunk. Carved oak decorations are …
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… Each fall, we sing the praises of fall allium and autumn crocus blooms. This year, however, a special mention must be made for the glorious gladiolus! Especially the … this beautiful, wild species has proven amazingly hardy in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Graham Bulb Garden over the last five years—including a couple of winters with record-setting … blooms in July and early August. All came through some record-breaking cold winters. It’s not easy to find commercial sources for these bulbs, but it’s well worth the effort to obtain …
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… flies. The work may also result in the identification of insect and fungal species that are new to science (Gardner and Zerega). …
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… responsible for the acquisition, development, use, research, and interpretation of the Garden’s internationally renowned collection of permanent plants. Curating the living plant collection … programs, and plant collecting expeditions. Additionally, she plays a role in the Garden’s breeding and evaluation programs to incorporate successful trials and new releases from Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction . Jess has a focus on building and …
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… YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Please read these rules before entering the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Instagram Giveaway (the “Giveaway”). You agree that, by submitting an entry, you will be bound … loss, injury, or damage to property or person, including death, and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the … are final. The winner agrees that, by participating in the Giveaway, we may use the winner’s name in any manner and in any medium for our promotional purposes without additional …
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… tool belts around their waists.) Nick Dorian is a postdoctoral researcher with the Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action, and he finds bees simply … and nectar on which she lays an egg. The larva typically overwinters, emerging the following year. That’s a good reason to leave the previous season’s spent plant stems in the garden come … the Fourth of July. She loves that plant. Looking for the bright green bee at that time of year gives you a way of measuring the impact your garden is having.” Leaf-cutter bees …
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… plants requiring a special site. Examine your soil carefully. This is especially true for new homes, where much of the good topsoil might have been trucked away during construction. Most … fertilizer, without first knowing what type of soil you have. Target the areas that need new plantings. Do a little homework to match the right plant with the right place. Learn the … Ask where a plant was grown. Locally grown trees and shrubs have already adjusted to the area's soils and weather. Those grown in Virginia or Oregon have not. If you are buying a tree or …
Type: Plant Info
… helps to keep rodents and insects away from the trunk as well as prevent fungal infections. New perennial garden beds benefit from a couple of inches of shredded leaves (preferably oak) … blow in. Rose Protection Roses enter dormancy in fall and should not be fertilized since any new, tender growth they might put forth would not have enough time to harden off before winter …
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