… on the Seine can attest. Bridges are integral to the Chicago Botanic Garden, too, built as it is on nine islands. For a lovely summer evening, take a long walk together…cross these six romantic bridges … to take a breath, to stop and lift your gaze, to look around , not just ahead of you. This bridge signals change—your passage into a very different garden and a very different …
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… The Garden’s online gardening class is an enjoyable virtual experience you can take anywhere! New! Discover beautiful shrubs for the home garden. Andrew Bunting will give an overview of the best-of-the-best hydrangeas and … native examples. Both new cultivars, species, and old-fashioned favorites will be discussed. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days …
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… Museums for All Offer The Chicago Botanic Garden is delighted to offer discounted Lightscape tickets on … bring your tickets and a valid LINK or WIC card to gain entry into the event. Available 2025-26 dates: November 20 December 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 31 January 1, 3, 4, Ticket prices … The Chicago Botanic Garden is delighted to offer discounted Lightscape tickets on select dates for guests with a …
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… A member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), with its silvery foliage and tall lavender flowers, this herb is an attractive addition to any perennial bed. Add lavender's characteristic scent that is … fine, needle-shaped, silver-gray foliage makes it effective both as a contrast plant and for use in silver or white "moon gardens." There is even a white-flowering cultivar, Lavandula …
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… Come For the Flowers, Stay For the Birds …
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… may have elevated the rose to star status with his line, “Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” But what is it about dahlias that has attracted so many fans and admirers? In our … There are also blends, variegated, and bi-colored cultivars. The only color missing from this palette is blue. Many admired the range of color in the foliage as well. Informal dahlia … Cutie Patootie, and Diva. The availability of low-growing varieties makes them perfect for containers. While dahlias receive a standing ovation for their color and form, they have no …
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… Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Would you love to be able to harvest fresh berries from your own backyard? If so, this class will show you how easy it is to successfully grow berry fruits. You will learn how to choose the best varieties, select and … planting and pruning techniques, as well as understand other maintenance requirements. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outside. Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and …
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… Large pure yellow flowers are produced on a spike near the growing tip of this orchid that thrives in full sun and hot, humid conditions. Aerial roots near the base of the … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… The Orchidarium A special place for orchids Established in 2018, the Juli Plant Grainger Orchid Collection is one of the newest and most dynamic additions to the Garden's living plant collections. … collaborative conservation initiative targeting terrestrial orchids of the Great Lakes region. This program seeks to preserve regional biodiversity by establishing a comprehensive collection … A special place for orchids Established in 2018, the Juli Plant Grainger Orchid Collection is one of the newest and most dynamic additions to the Garden's living plant collections. …
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