… and other evergreens providing a calming backdrop. Arborvitae ( Thuja sp.) are among the best evergreens for bright winter color. Cultivars such as Thuja occidentalis ‘ Golden Globe’ … blue needles and beautiful brown bark. Others, such as Pinus virginiana ‘ Wate’s Golden’ turn to a soft yellow hue that lights up the garden. The yellow foliage of this Thuja occidentalis … view the landscape. Contrasting textures and shapes keep the garden interesting even when snow is minimal. Fresh snow highlights the different textures found throughout the garden. The Dwarf …
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… a sigh of relief with me. Sigh. We made it. Now that it’s officially patio season, it’s time to get out and enjoy the sun. Which has me wondering…should my houseplants join me outside? Can … now, pots are popping up all along back wooden porches across the city. But if you have little to no outdoor space—like me—it can be a challenge to give your houseplants a much needed breath … until it blows over. Of my plant collection, Sherwood said my spider plant would probably do best outside. She also recommended elephant ears as a new outdoor option. I don’t have room in my …
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… Early summer in the Dwarf Conifer Garden is all about the new growth. Everything is bursting forth with fresh new growth in vivid shades … spring, when radiant yellow new growth bursts forth, bringing a welcome dose of sunshine to the garden. Pinus contorta ‘Taylor’s Sunburst’ Pinus cembra ‘Blue Mound’ New needles … of the deepest green needles in the garden. All of these colors are a seasonal show that is best appreciated before things start to heat up for the summer, so come see them while the colors …
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… Eco-Friendly Cards and Gift Wrap It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as the Garden offers tips on making holiday greetings and … the edges of your cards. Let dry, inscribe, address, and voila! Your lovely holiday card is ready to send. Gift Wrap Who knew the chore of gift wrapping could be so fun, and easy on … It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as …
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… What is old is new again. The dinosaur of the plant kingdom, a Wollemia pine tree ( Wollemia nobilis … controlled environment of the production greenhouse. In the wild, its relatives are clinging to life on remote sandstone gorges in the Blue Mountains of Australia. “It is probably the most … back 65 million years. The Garden’s specimen is a youthful 8 years old, and is just beginning to show off its unusual characteristics. “In this case, there is such little information in the …
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… Including People with Disabilities Document Downloads Standards Violations Feedback Forms Best Practices Guide and Session 1 Sample Urban Agriculture Webinar Phase 2 and 3 Budget … Including People with Disabilities Document Downloads Standards Violations Feedback Forms Best Practices Guide and Session 1 Sample Urban Agriculture Webinar Phase 2 and 3 Budget …
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… at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s a great chance for photographers of all abilities to practice shooting after dark. And with a little time and effort, you’ll get some cool pictures … to see what you come up with. Post your photos, #Lightscape, and tag us: @chicagobotanic. Blur is good If you manually focus closer to your lens, distant points of light grow into luminous … will create beautiful light trails and unlock a new realm of possibility. Experimenting is the best way to learn. Start by moving your camera in a continuous path while pressing the shutter. …
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… As we all know, good soils are the key to growing any type of plant well: annuals, perennials, turf, shrubs, and trees. The Chicago … . Amended terra preta soils created long ago still cover 10 percent of the Amazon Basin. It is important to understand that “slash and char” is different than “slash and burn,” which has … poor soils. This new tool is being trialed and then possibly integrated into our arsenal for best practice soil management. …
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… Enhance Your Visit with the GardenGuide App 2.0 Technology can enhance your next visit to the Garden! The GardenGuide app features an interactive map, tour guide, event calendar, … the app map showing a specific type of walk. One walk highlights aquatic plants, and another is a photo walk showing especially good places to take pictures. A path on the map indicates … where you should walk, with key information pins that can be touched for more information. Best of all there are audio narratives by Kris Jarantoski, former executive vice president and …
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… Arkansas amsonia is native to Arkansas and Oklahoma and was identified and named in the wild in 1942 by Leslie Hubricht. Its … soft texture and threadlike foliage has helped win its place in cultivation. It is perhaps best known for its golden and persistent fall color that appears to be almost a golden cloud. … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. Archived …
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