… these shrubs are still hardy; and naturalistic gardeners choose them because they are guaranteed to attract birds. Raspberries ripen in mid- to late June in northern Illinois. They like a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 and full sun, and are grown in rows with at least 3 feet between each plant. Horizontal supports are used to keep the canes in an … the spring, the everbearing varieties produce in fall as well. 'Sodus' is a good purple form with few thorns, and 'Fall Gold' has extremely sweet yellow fruit. 'Royalty' is a sweet purple …
Type: Plant Info
… Jessica and her staff are responsible for updating records of the Garden’s living collection with current planting and location data as well as ensuring that plants are properly labeled for visitors. For decades the Garden had a custom-built plant records database along with several other disparate databases; now Jessica is leading a cross-departmental effort to … widely used by other gardens and museums. She also manages volunteer teams that assist with digital photography, phenology, and herbarium and DNA vouchering. While she always enjoyed …
Type: Staff bio
… blooming. Plant your amaryllis bulb in a soilless mix in a pot that is as wide as it is tall, with one-third of the bulb above soil level. Water thoroughly. Place the pot in bright, but … yellowed and withered. Within a few weeks, new foliage will begin to grow. Fertilize the plant with dilute half-strength 10-15-10 fertilizer once a month. In mid-May, the bulb with foliage may be taken outside to summer in a sheltered spot in the garden. In the fall, bring …
Type: Plant Info
… acidic, and readings above 7.0 are alkaline. Most garden plants grow satisfactorily in soils with a pH level of 6.0 to 6.5. It is important to determine the pH of a soil prior to adding an … sulfur or lime should be added according to package directions at rates that correspond with the pH test results. Adding sulfur will lower the pH of soil making it more acidic. Adding … the pH of soil, making it more alkaline. Soils in the Chicago area tend to be more alkaline, with a pH of approximately 6.0 and higher; therefore, adding lime to increase alkalinity is …
Type: Plant Info
… including variegated, purple, and silvery green. Nasturtium (spiller) An edible flower with round foliage and orange flowers, all parts of the plant have a spicy flavor and are great … is a supe-hardy and tasty addition to any planter. Thyme (spiller) Thyme is a fantastic herb with dainty foliage that is aromatic and great for any number of dishes. There is wooly thyme, … you to make incredibly interesting and beautiful patterns using lettuce alone or mixed in with other annuals. Salad in a container Grow a mix of edibles. …
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… Greenish white flowers are spotted with dark purple on this Dendrobium orchid that will tolerate a range of temperatures. Grow in … very well drained potting media. 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 … 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 display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large white flowers with rounded pink tips surround a large, reddish, dark brown eye on the lip. Clusters of flowers … each node on the upright canes. 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 … 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 display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This elegant, eye-catching specimen plant produces 2.5-inch mango or apricot blossoms with burgundy or wine-red calyxes and sunset-orange petals that recurve gracefully. Each … evergreen shrub that can reach 6 to 8 feet in height, its leaves grow in whorls of three with an interesting ribbed texture. Despite its common name, golden fuchsia, Deppea is actually a … rarest plants in cultivation today, golden fuchsia thrives indoors in moderate temperatures with full sun or partial shade, where it blooms in January and February and from July through …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers spring forth from each node on the cane like pseudobulb. Each flower features a cup with a prominent dark red to brown eye surrounded by yellow haloed in white. 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 … 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 display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in height. The serrated leaves are pale bluish-green, often tinged pink at the tips and edges with small, red teeth. Dense cylindrical flower heads of red buds open greenish-white. This species is easy to distinguish, with its head of rosette leaves tilting to catch a maximum amount of sunlight. Each inflorescence is a short, cylindrical raceme (cluster) about 20" long, densely packed with flowers. The inflorescence is unbranched, but one plant can produce up to four …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
