… Maggie Daley false goatsbeard ( Astilbe 'Maggie Daley') was selected for the Lakeside Garden because it is better able to withstand summer heat and dry soil than other astilbes. Deeply cut, bronzy green foliage growing up to 28 inches tall with dense, lavender-purple flower spikes make this cultivar a wise choice for …
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… A bridge can be a portal, a passage, a strategic position, an arrival, a departure, or a place to meet halfway. And of course bridges can be marvelously romantic, as anyone who’s gasped at a … Bridges are integral to the Chicago Botanic Garden, too, built as it is on nine islands. For a lovely summer evening, take a long walk together…cross these six romantic bridges … what’s ahead, and the long boardwalk to Spider Island does that in a particularly brilliant way. Hand-hewn from black locust, the boardwalk bridges our largest island to our smallest, with …
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… My top pick for cool new plant species? The media has called it grotesque and compared to an eyeless worm. … will likely add more. Rare orchid rediscovered A Massachusetts state botanist was making his way through shrubby wetland thickets when a spot of bright orange caught his eye. In a tangle of …
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… This exceptional hybrid strain of Dianthus is a true multi-use plant, excellent for massed bedding, growing in the perennial border or in mixed containers and tubs. Plants are midsized, with upright stems of dusky plum-purple flowers for months on end. Fragrant blooms clusters are large and excellent for cutting. Remove fading flowers to encourage more buds to form. …
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… then sequentially down the lateral buds starting shortly after mid-summer and continuing up to frost. For those with allergies to pollen this is an ideal cultivar as it is pollen free. Strong lateral stems are ideal for …
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… Q: I am storing summer bulbs for the first time — is there anything I need to do for them during the winter? A: Bulbs, … rot or spotting should be discarded immediately. All bulbs should be spaced far enough apart to allow for adequate air circulation. Stored dahlias should be plump. If they are severely …
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… Household Plus and Individual Plus: 10 a.m. – noon All membership levels: noon – 2 p.m. Open to the public: 2 – 4 p.m. Brighten your spring with orchids and other plants from the Orchid Show, available for purchase at bargain prices. Ready to buy an orchid? Don't miss the post-Orchid Show plant sale! Many of the plants featured in the …
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… rather uniquely produced on this cultivar with disease resistant foliage. The parental source for yellow flowered roses is unfortunately very disease prone so to find disease resistance is a boon for gardeners everywhere. Excellent in the garden and the long sturdy stems encourage gardeners to cut them for indoor enjoyment as well. …
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… Bulletproof hosta is notable for its very thick blue green leaves. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Brunch Special Brunch Occasions Reserve your spot for a sumptuous celebration at the Garden Easter Brunch April 5, 2026 Learn more Mother's Day … Special Brunch Occasions Reserve your spot for a sumptuous celebration at the Garden Easter Brunch April 5, 2026 Learn more Mother's Day …
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