… coleus, begonias, and impatiens can be taken this month, potted up, and brought inside to a south-facing window. Some tender unusual container plants can be brought inside as whole … grass, mandevilla vine, and certain small geranium plants are a few. Many gardeners prefer to repot the plants and change the soil to a fresh, lightweight, soilless mix at this time. … summers outside should be monitored in the event of a premature frost. Check plants carefully for any sign of insect or disease before bringing them indoors. Gradually reintroduce these …
Type: Plant Info
… Cymbidium orchid cultivars rarely come with cultivar names. Too pretty to ignore, a number of different color forms are featured during the Orchid Show. They require a distinct cool treatment in late fall to set flower buds for the following season. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are speckled with dark purple spots with variations in amount of spotting from one plant to the next. The parents for this selection are all native to lowland tropical jungles in and around New Guinea. Very high humidity is required with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This welcome season, with its bird song, fragrant blossoms, and gentle zephyrs, tempts us all to step outside and enjoy the warming days. The Arrival of Spring In the northern hemisphere, we … expose tiny treasures. Follow the Garden’s loyal cadre of early morning exercisers in March to monitor flowers. They know the route— Bulb Garden , Regenstein Center, and Landscape Gardens . The birders look for early signs of spring in the McDonald Woods and on the shores of the Lakeside Gardens . First …
Type: Walks
… Discover how to make the most of the fresh and bountiful produce found at your local farmers’ market in this cooking class inspired by cookbook author Deborah Madison. Learn how to make a basic vegetable stock, properly cook rice, and techniques for simmering and braising. Students will sample dishes including celery root and wild rice …
Type: Item Detail
… impression on paper with color, style, clarity, and character. This class is an introduction to sketching landscape elements freehand in a spirit of casual, carefree freedom. Expect a rewarding and relaxing experience for all levels, where you will learn fundamentals and discover techniques to create effective conceptual sketches. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent …
Type: Item Detail
… members. Their remarkable images capture fleeting moments of beauty—from the morning mist to the first spring bloom. Society members have held their meetings at the Garden for more than 30 years, appreciating it as a special place to perfect their craft. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… Gray-green, finely dissected leaves on this large shrub to small tree provide interest, even when the small clusters of yellow powderpuff flowers are not present. This species of acacia has been a favorite of the florist industry for decades. Grow this plant in full sun and in dry-ish soils that are neutral to slightly acidic—this is one of the few acacias that can not tolerate soils with high …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Oeschberg Amaranthus Deep red to maroon flower/seed spikes top off the burgundy leaves and stems on this annual that thrives in … provide a pop of color in the landscape throughout the growing season. Plant in flower beds for best results or stake plants in containers with loose soil mixes to keep the plants upright. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blooms are pollinated by a wide range of insects. This stunning specimen plant typically lives for 3 to 4 years. The sap is known to cause allergic dermatitis, and an extract of the roots contains chemicals with coumadin-like …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
