… It’s OK to have a favorite. Phillip Douglas, the Garden’s new curator of woody plants, is not shy about listing his top picks. Spending his first summer in Glencoe, Douglas is especially taken with the variety of oaks at the Garden. The horticulturist points out the deep purple leaves on the English oak tree ( Quercus robur ‘ Purpurascens’) in the … the development of the oak and willow collections, and a review of all such plants already on-site. Douglas will also be helping to organize trips to collect plants in the wild with Andrew …
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… Seeing bulbs coming up all around me inspires lots of questions. I want to understand how this is possible and I want to test their strength. So I spent a few weeks playing around with this … layer of soil. Day 4: The leaves have pushed the soil up a little more. Day 5: The soil is light and there are a lot of wheat plants, so they continue to lift the soil. Day 6: “Get off … kindergarten). I recommend doing it in the classroom or at home, just for fun. Here are a few points about the nature of science and how scientists work. Science is a collection of …
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… architect. The Chinese Garden of Perfect Brightness. Tie them together and the result is part of the intriguing back story of the Chicago Botanic Garden—which starts long before the … Garden began construction, Rausch recalled, “I have never seen anything quite as bad as that site. Literally, it was burning.” He was referring to the trash, raw sewage, weeds, and abandoned … the Garden’s water basins reflect the sky, while the rolling hills offer wonderful vantage points to enjoy landscape vistas. As a result, the Garden provides many intimate places where one …
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… 1900. It's ability to tolerate household conditions has increased popularity to the point it is described as the easiest of lady slipper orchids for beginners to grow in the twenty-first … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … -- though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom …
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… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … -- though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom … sustain the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can …
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… Glossy Abelia RUBY ANNIVERSARY™ glossy abelia ( Abelia x grandiflora 'Keiser') is a medium-sized shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are … color. The foliage slowly becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter. It is evergreen in warmer climates. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… PINKY BELLS abelia is a small shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply … to provide color. The foliage becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter—it is evergreen in warmer climates. In the Chicago area, it should be planted in a sheltered …
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… pouch, and end up pollinating the flower as they maneuver to escape. The genus Phragmipedium is native to tropical America. This cultivar is a hybrid utilizing Phragmipedium besseae , a species discovered in Peru in 1981 by Elizabeth …
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… Narcissus ‘Sun Disc’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf narcissus with 2-inch yellow flowers in late spring. The petals are broad with a small point at the tip and are slightly reflexed. The corona is disc shaped. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus …
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… cool, moist growing conditions throughout the year with high humidity. The white pointed flag is broadly veined in green while the green petals are spotted with dark maroon as they transition to mauve (and hairs) near the tips. The pouch or cup is green and pink with dark green veins. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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