… Grefsheim spirea ( Spiraea × cinerea 'Grefsheim') is one of the earliest blooming spirea and is notable for its refined habit. Its arching branches are covered in small white flowers in the spring. It has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society and is one of the more widely planted spirea at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The genus Spiraea …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the final session at the Garden, review images and make live Lightroom edits. Transportation is on your own for the field trip. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A telephoto lens, ideally 100 – 400 mm, is required. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera and …
Type: Item Detail
… Viburnum farreri or fragrant viburnum is native to the northern provinces of China. It is one of the treasures made available to gardeners through the efforts of Reginald Farrer, … until the middle of the twentieth century. This medium-sized shrub of an irregular habit is the first and last viburnum to bloom, with clusters of tiny pink buds that open to very …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The American cranberrybush viburnum is native to the northeastern and northwestern parts of the U.S. It will reach a height of 12’ … that are attractive to birds and may be made into preserves or jellies for humans. Fall color is bronze to red. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Cultivars are more commonly found in the trade than …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is called a Stoplight Foamy Bells because the leaves have the colors of a stoplight and during … high. The plant grows to be about a foot wide. In order to preserve the striking colors it is important to limit the amount of direct light, although a few hours is optimal. This plant likes cool moisture rich, but well-drained sites and has similar …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… year, it's tempting to hibernate and rest up for the tilling and planting to come. But January is prime time for another kind of preparation: learning all you can to make this growing season … could stay home and read books or browse websites. But a winter or spring class or workshop is a better place to start. You can ask questions, get guidance for further research, and meet … help you get the most out of your garden learning experience The first and most important step is to make sure you're in the right class, says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. …
Type: Plant Info
… an unusual plant variety, or to give a fresh cutting a try. What's often called a lily pad is actually a floating leaf: Nymphaea 'Arc-en-Ciel' is sometimes grown specifically for its beautifully mottled and variegated leaves. Still, there … month in Smart Gardener, we dive into one of them: the watery world of waterlilies. Nymphaea is the beautifully named genus for about half of all waterlily species. (The Nymphaeaceae family …
Type: Plant Info
… Grows program chosen for more reliable fall color, among other good qualities. Arrowwood is a big shrub, often reaching 10 feet high and wide, so give it lots of room. Wayfaring tree ( Viburnum lantana ) Another substantial viburnum is the especially adaptable wayfaring tree ( Viburnum lantana ), which grows well in alkaline … The rough-surfaced leaves are bluish-green until they turn gold to red in autumn. 'Mohican' is a somewhat smaller cultivar — it tops out at about 10 feet — with berries that are bright red …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: The Canada goose is often present on Garden lakes and lawns. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This hawk is a rare winter sight flying over, or in, trees. …
Type: Birding
