… back new growth, wiring and shaping tree forms, and monitoring each plant's individual need for fertilizer, soil mix, water, and sunlight, they have been transformed into living sculptures. … in carefully controlled environments suited to their species. Outside, each tree is displayed on a granite bench with a frosted glass backdrop. The benches have edge lighting so the bonsai … underfoot and provide a green relief to the hardscape. Advanced technique As visitors remark on the beauty before them, what they do not see is the intense work required to train a small …
Type: Walks
… Description: This is a medium-to-large shorebird often spotted on the shoreline or the mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This abundant exotic species feeds on grubs in lawn areas. They are serious competitors with native, cavity-nesting birds. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This small, non-diving duck is usually seen in small to medium flocks on Garden lakes or flying over. …
Type: Birding
… Creamy white flowers featuring a bright orange cup are produced on a shortened spike are produced near the base of the plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… specializing in government and nonprofit institutions. He has served as lead finance executive for a variety of governments and nonprofits. Rafac is a cum laude graduate in economics from the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from the Booth School of Business. His passion for youth development has included board leadership for the American Youth Soccer Organization, Villaseca Day Care Center, as well as youth chess …
Type: Page
… For most gardeners, the top vegetable is the tomato. As they plant in late May, visions of red, … orange variety, is determinate, and its seeds are said to have been passed to Nebraska brides on their wedding days. Sometimes the interest of a tomato is its shape . Some tomatoes are long, … applies no fertilizers. The nutrition comes from compost and well-composted cow manure, spread on beds in late winter and dug in several weeks later. Perhaps the trickiest part of growing …
Type: Plant Info
… jonquil, narcissus, paperwhite—but all are members of the genus Narcissus—the botanical name for all daffodils. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, jonquil … should have a long-lasting arrangement. Many, but not all, daffodils are fragrant. Depending on the variety, the scent may be honey-sweet or spicy, bringing an extra dimension to your … the fall. Daffodils can be grown in sun or part shade and they bloom before the leaves emerge on trees and shrubs. This allows light to reach the plants during cool spring weather and then …
Type: Plant Info
… in early July, while conducting routine pollinator assessments with my Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) student Jenny, we noticed something unusual: a bumblebee with a bright orange patch on its backside. Could it be? At the Chicago Botanic Garden? The endangered rusty patched … the Garden is both thrilling and encouraging. Not only is it evidence that this bee is hanging on in the Chicago area, but also that biodiversity conservation is compatible with beautifully …
Type: Blog
… Description: This frequently seen migrant leaves a characteristic spiraling accent on tree trunks as it feeds in wooded areas of the Garden. …
Type: Birding
