… it’s at its prime, is a desire to pay respect to the land and reconnect with our own heritage. For whatever reason one walks in the Prairie this season, it will delight all—children, … by water—the bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, and insect life find a plentiful source for their needs. From the largest great blue or migrating white herons to the tiniest spiders … where a combination of sandy dunes and marshlands produced unusual plants, and became a beacon for migrating shore- and songbirds. Sandy soils drain quickly, while marshy areas retain water. …
Type: Walks
… plein-air style, in the Garden's Arid Greenhouse that presents a huge variety of rare plants for inspiration. Students will work in the media of their choice (graphite, colored pencil, …
Type: Item Detail
… dried fig, apple, and raisin jam, a sweet, bright-tasting spread with a chunky texture perfect for stirring into oatmeal, serving alongside a cake, or topping a bowl of ice cream. The class …
Type: Item Detail
… damaging to portions of your clematis, the infection rarely kills the entire plant. Look for signs of wilting early in the season. Prune out the affected growth immediately. Often, …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. I am building a compost heap for the first time this fall. How hot does it have to get in order to kill fungi, insect eggs or …
Type: Plant Info
… ), is a lovely early spring blooming tree that is relatively small in habit and appropriate for small yards. They should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. …
Type: Plant Info
… renovate existing turf. Cultivate those bare patches, and overseed with a grass mix suitable for your sun or shade conditions. To promote leaf and root growth, fertilize with a granular …
Type: Plant Info
… renovate existing turf. Cultivate those bare patches, and overseed with a grass mix suitable for your sun or shade conditions. To promote leaf and root growth, fertilize with a granular …
Type: Plant Info
… pooling. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
Type: Plant Info
… Patrick Blanc of France in a discussion about his amazing living vertical gardens. Renowned for having injected biodiversity back into built-up areas, Mr. Blanc has installed vertical … Consulate in Chicago and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com …
Type: Event for Calendar
