… for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom color, the … and southeastern Asia and eastern North America, Central and South America; most are not hardy in the Chicago region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes over 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom color, the … and southeastern Asia and eastern North America, Central and South America; most are not hardy in the Chicago region. Buds and blooms of the magnolias that do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Although September ushers in autumn, with its shorter days and cooler nighttime temperatures, it may be the busiest of … six weeks will provide an abundance of produce. Continue to harvest vegetables as they ripen. Test your soil Consider taking a soil test of your entire yard or specific garden areas if you have not done this before. Understanding …
Type: Plant Info
… available this holiday season. It was rated among the best of the traditional red poinsettias in consumer preference tests conducted at Purdue University, North Carolina State University, and … photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, they require abundant light during the day for the … the poinsettia, called cyathia, are unassuming, grouped within small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch. Native to Mexico, the poinsettia derives its common English …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… by growing roses, and the idea of incorporating ecofriendly techniques is just another thorn in their sides. Nothing could be further from the truth! Rose care requires work, but it is … leaves as well, which are often sources for reinfection. Consider composting: no need to buy compost when you can make your own! You can add the fallen rose leaves to your compost pile, … true blues. Many of the old rose varieties are still with us for a reason…they withstand the test of time and are usually a safe bet. Coming Up Roses at the Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… hardiness zone map. The Chicago region is zoned 5a and 5b. Rhododendrons should be planted in well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of organic matter. A soil pH of 6 or … sulfur annually. No sulfur should be added to the soil until the pH is determined using a pH test kit or receiving a lab soil analysis. Water the plant thoroughly before planting. Rhododendrons need to be planted high in a hole approximately one half the depth of the rootball because they are shallow-rooted plants …
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… Spirits: Craft Spirits Tasting at the Garden Thursday, March 8 6 – 8 p.m. Regenstein Center Buy Tickets Now Advance Member/Nonmember tickets: $20/$25 (purchased on or before March 7) Day-of … for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the Garden! Check in at Regenstein Center and receive a wristband, tasting glass, and tasting sheet. Distilleries … of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is …
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… the rich soil that covers our planet and supports plant life. Try this soil seed-bank test to discover the magic of topsoil. The soil seed-bank test is used by farmers, scientists, and others to find out what weed seeds are hidden in a garden or cropland’s soil that could affect the growth of the crop. You can use the same …
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… Forrest's Pink magnolia features fragrant, rich pink flowers to 6" in size, which burst into bloom in early spring from bare branches when grown in full sun and planted in moderately fertile … do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes over 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… White Flounces magnolia is a double flowering form selected in 1991 as a seedling at the Arnold Arboretum in Massachusetts. Its 16-24 tepals are almost flat rather than cup-shaped. Members of the genus … that do thrive here are often subject to damage from cold spring nights. The genus includes of 300 species and numerous hybrids and cultivars. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
