… in medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice for growing in the home, where it can bloom for as long as three months. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Those of us who live in northerly climes refer to our family and friends who head south for the winter as snowbirds. A different kind of snowbird comes to northern Illinois for the winter. It's the dark-eyed junco, a chatty, active bird that brightens the woods, shrubby … in conifer trees at night. At the Garden just before dusk, these birds fly into evergreens for their evening sleep. The Dwarf Conifer Garden offers some respite for these hardy winter …
Type: Birding
… (petals) that can withstand spring winds and rain, down to charming 4-inch miniatures perfect for rock gardens or containers. Colors extend well beyond yellow and white to shades approaching … to three to four times the height of the bulb, measuring from the bottom of the planting hole. For backyard gardens, create clusters of five to seven or nine bulbs per group, leaving 3 inches … produce vigorous growth the following spring. Narcissus are insect-and disease-resistant and, for those who garden with wildlife watching, they are of no interest to deer, rabbits, and other …
Type: Plant Info
… Ananas comosus . Native to South America The pineapple plant was cultivated by local people for hundreds of years before colonialism and the age of exploration transported it to China, the … Hawaii, where it became synonymous with the islands' image. The Victorians, in their zeal for collecting exotic plants, grew pineapple "under glass," furthering its reputation as a … help of steam boilers, which raised the temperature and humidity to the high levels necessary for good growth. Ananas A member of the bromeliad family, Ananas is a diverse group of more than …
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… your yoga practice and would like to learn more ways to build a healthy lifestyle, join us for this fun and informative class. Please bring pen and notebook. Gary Gran, Whole Journey …
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… class will cover all aspects of installing and growing in raised beds. Topics include options for purchasing or building them, appropriate sites and soils, season-extension techniques, plant …
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… silk flowers, and more to create a truly unique piece. This weaving technique is popular for making free-form fiber art. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s Place …
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… services. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for an updated list of service providers in your area. …
Type: Plant Info
… feet under full sun to partial shade and medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant is ideal for a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sun, moisture retentive well-drained soils, and provide a trellis or other means of support for it to clamber up on. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
