… appear annually in the fall and are much relished by squirrels. The white oak holds its leaves for an extended period, often into the winter. Fall color varies with year from brown to a wine-red. This majestic oak is noted for its longevity, with trees over 300 years old not … The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A spreading low to intermediate ground cover. The attractive silvery-blue foliage has a lacy appearance when allowed to grow naturally. Useful for massing or as a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I started vermicomposting (composting with worms) in April for Earth Day. It has been four months and my worms have generated some nice castings (worm poop) from the food I fed them. My compost is ready to harvest! If you started a worm bin or are planning to do so, you will know your bin is ready to harvest when the paper bedding and food scraps have …
Type: Blog
… you can take anywhere! New! Photography and photo-based practices are powerful tools for self-reflection, growth, awareness, and connection with the world around us. You will be introduced to various photo-based therapeutic practices, based on the research of social scientists and artists. You will be invited to apply these practices through guided photo assignments and written assignments to create your …
Type: Item Detail
… Q. Shortly after I purchased poinsettias, they began dropping their leaves. What can I do to prevent this from happening? A. Poinsettias will classically drop their leaves if they are exposed to sudden changes in temperature, drafts or overly cool or dry rooms. They also will lose leaves and wilt in response to an extreme need for water. When choosing a plant, pick a healthy, full one with no discoloration on the foliage. …
Type: Plant Info
… Spotted Joe Pye Weed is derived from a plant native to eastern North America. The common name refers to the purple spots on the dark green stems of the plant. A tall, architectural plant, it grows … and early fall it bears purplish pink flowers on flat flower heads. The flowers are a magnet for birds and butterflies and so this plant is loved by naturalists and those seeking a native …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The pink buds of Siberian crabapple open to fragrant white flowers, which are followed by yellow fruit with a reddish blush in the fall. … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The pink buds of David crabapple open to white flowers. This tree is an alternate year bloomer. The scarlet fruits in fall are showy … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Mary Potter crabapple has pink buds that open to white flowers. The red fruit bear in alternate years. This cultivar has a spreading habit … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The variegated turkey oak is notable for its creamy blotches and margins on otherwise dark green leaves. It is native to Eurasia. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
