… enough of the many opportunities that fall brings. Fall also happens to be my favorite season for horticultural therapy. This exciting time of year is when all the off-site therapy gardens … in a personal, tabletop container or raised garden bed—is a great way to prepare your garden for the fall while adding seasonal interest. This activity works well for a group of any size or ability. During this activity, our groups begin to remove overgrown …
Type: Blog
… It’s the season for grilling—time to share a simple, herb-related trick with the grill master at your house. … apply liberally. Another rosemary trick: Try threading chunks of meat onto rosemary skewers for a delicious infused kabob. Genius! A sage brush is perfect for sweeping marinades onto grilled chicken. After the meat is cooked, snip the herb into …
Type: Blog
… along Ogden Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. It was the opening weekend for the Farm on Ogden , a joint project between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian … health, food, and jobs together in one location. Autumn Berg, a North Lawndale resident for 17 years, could barely contain her emotions. “I’ve never been more excited about my … The day before, Garden President and CEO Jean M. Franczyk thanked the many donors and partners for their generous support and steadfast belief that growing food locally makes for healthier …
Type: Blog
… Are your summer container gardens in need of a fall makeover? Good news! There are many fall-flavored plants that will provide you with texture, form, and … or blue asters (Symphyotrichum) with ornamental kale as the colors play off each other nicely for a long-lasting fall container. Using other lesser-known plants, such as some of the … combination. I like using Swiss chard, broccoli, Asian greens, parsley, and onions (Allium) for interesting and colorful effects. Fall containers tips Annuals: Calibrachoa varieties …
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… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for hanging basket or as a groundcover in frost free areas. Tolerates low light and humidity levels but really thrives when both are higher. If …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… growing in our production greenhouses—is very specific! Yes, the cultivation requirements for these plants are strict. Titan arums require well-maintained conditions of high humidity and … the tropical rainforests of Sumatra. Therefore, the cultivation is not particularly suitable for most beginners or homeowners with minimal greenhouse facilities. A hygrometer in Spike’s … times. How? We keep the floors wet and prevent excessive venting in the greenhouse. Watering for leaf growth Spike and the rest of the collection have grown through many leaf and dormancy …
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… Description: This bird of the stunted northern forest makes a rare visit if it strays east of its normal plains migration route. It is visible across the Garden and …
Type: Birding
… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … of the food we eat. As you enjoy a meal with friends and family, take a moment to say thanks for the little things that make such a big difference—pollinators! Instructions Click on the …
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… Thanksgiving is here again, and we at the Chicago Botanic Garden are thankful for all the pollinators who make our food possible, every day, around the world. Bats, bees, … of this placemat. As you enjoy a meal with friends and family, take a moment to say thanks for the little things that make such a big difference—pollinators! Draw and color the foods you …
Type: Blog
… becoming the Garden’s westernmost road. Glance at your handy Garden map (available on the free GardenGuide smartphone app , or a paper map at the Visitor Center), and you’ll see that you … and increase the diversity of insect, animal, bird, and plant life. The river meanders for a mile along the base of an abundantly planted slope that rises to meet the Garden wall. … shoreline challenges and water fluctuations. Here is another chance to cross over the water to visit the gardens up close; foregoing that option and continuing the perimeter walk, however, we …
Type: Walks
