… larvae hidden in branches. These golden-crowned kinglets seemed fairly tame as they searched for food, giving the observer a chance to see their bright golden heads, and even the red color … Mexico, but many remain in the United States year-round. April and October are prime months for seeing golden-crowned kinglets at the Garden. When walking past conifers where they often feed, listen for four soft, high-pitched notes, and see if you can find one of these avian gems. …
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… low-mounding shrub, 2 to 4 feet tall, whose frosty green, aromatic foliage is a lovely foil for virtually all other plants of the true Chicago mixed border — perennials, grasses, dwarf … family, or Verbenaceae, Caryopteris comprises 15 different species. The plant most valuable for Chicago-area gardens is C . x clandonensis and its cultivars. Kris Jarantoski, executive … vice president and director of the Chicago Botanic Garden, who has studied dieback shrubs for 25 years, singles out 'Arthur Simmonds' for its cold-hardy performance in evaluation trials. …
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… across the landscape. Even when winter strikes, grasses offer their subtle charms. We are glad for their creamy tones and their graceful forms as they catch puffs of snow at random angles and … Its cold and drought tolerance, along with its ornamental attributes, make it a good choice for naturalistic or more formal plantings, massed in hilly drifts, aiding in erosion control as a … taken by the stems that remain erect even in winter, and the seedheads that provide food for hungry birds. But it is the constantly changing color of this grass that is so impressive. …
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… sugar Directions Combine beef marinade ingredients in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your … sugar Directions Combine beef marinade ingredients in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your …
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… with the macabre—also shows in the jack-o-lantern characters Obenchain created for HallowFest, the Garden’s former celebration of Halloween. Riley Obenchain poses with some … who’s helped keep the Garden’s trams, lawnmowers, and other machinery running smoothly for 35 years, “but in actuality, anyone can do this.” Here are a few of Obenchain’s tricks and … stalks instead of using toothpicks to inset eyeballs ensures they don’t rot out and stay in place while your jack-o-lantern is on display. While most of the pumpkins carved for HallowFest …
Type: Blog
… Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow …
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… to receive at any time of year. Discover how to make decadent truffles, and learn techniques for making a ganache and toasting nuts. Take home gift-sized portions of almond-cherry biscotti …
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… Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow …
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… Garden’s production department grows nearly a half-million plants every year. Join Tim Pollak for a behind-the-scenes tour through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s greenhouses and nursery. Be the …
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… love to get their hands dirty. Spend three days of gardening fun, practicing activities for young children, both inside and out. This workshop features easy-to-grow plants that …
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