… stonecrop bears reddish-pink flowerheads in later summer and early fall and it is customary to retain the flowers heads over the winter months, cutting the plants back in early spring. … sunny dry conditions as the plant stores water in its fleshy leaves and stems, and it suitable for sites that may be difficult to maintain or access. it also performs well in sunny borders and rock gardens where it is loved …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Take your iPhone photography to the next level with a deeper focus on strong visual composition and professional-style … neighborhood. Learn practical post-processing techniques used by professional photographers to enhance color, contrast, and detail to make your images truly stand out. Each week, you will … and discuss your images in helpful, encouraging critiques. A fully charged iPhone is required for this course. Prerequisite: Basic iPhone Photography or similar experience. This class will …
Type: Item Detail
… color. The flowers are sterile so this shrub does not bear fruit. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that was selected from seedlings at Bodnant Gardens, Wales, in 1935. Its pink buds open to fragrant pinkish-white flowers in April, much earlier than most viburnums, and before the … reddish purple. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well-suited to the home landscape, due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It's Crabapple Blossom Time! Great Basin. Where to begin? A beautiful spring walk designed to capture the crabapples, and other magical vistas and views, begins at the overlook, next to … of these companion plants focus on yellow, purple, blue, and chartreuse—excellent enhancements for the powerful pinks, reds, and whites of the five different varieties of flowering crabapples: …
Type: Walks
… our world—and our lives—would be drastically different. Do you know what pollinators to thank for chocolate or tequila? Can you spot the difference between flies and bees? This exhibition features interactive elements, videos, illustrations, and specimens to share these fascinating pollinator stories. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… A large wading bird walks in the shallow waters, can be seen looking for snails and mussels. In appearance, they can look like a cross between a crane and rail. Their … is brown with white streaks and speckles. Limpkins have specialized bills that allow them to cut snails out from their shells without breaking it. At night or dawn when it awakes in the … Limpkins are not year-round residents here at the Chicago Botanic Garden and it is very rare to see one in Illinois. They are residents of Florida, Georgia, Caribbean and South America. This …
Type: Birding
… that remain evergreen during the winter? A. There are a few groundcovers that are recommended for Midwest gardens that stay green during winter. However, whether or not a groundcover remains … cold temperatures combined with a lack of protecting snow cover will sometimes cause plants to die back to the ground. This should not affect the general health of the plant and new growth will be …
Type: Plant Info
… Samples of plant or insect material can be dropped at the Plant Information office or mailed to Plant Information Service in a sturdy, crush-proof box or envelope. Bubble-wrapped envelopes work well for mailing plant samples. All samples should be accompanied by a complete description, including … habit, and where and when it was collected or photographed. Live plant samples are needed to provide accurate identifications; however, photos can be mailed or emailed. Additional …
Type: Plant Info
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