… Perhaps one of the most unusual species in a family filled with a lot of diversity. Virtually leafless; relying on the green … Multiple pendulous spikes of many pale green flowers with creamy white lips are produced in winter time. A challenge for most homeowners to grow, requiring a slab of bark to grow on, consistent daily moisture except for a short dry period in fall needed to set the flower buds; high humidity, bright light and warmth. The orchid family …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flag features maroon veining while the light green petals have maroon dots and are tipped in broad lavender swathes. An unusual brown colored pouch has red veining. Leaves are solid … when grown indoors with higher humidity and absolutely perfect soil drainage. Move outdoors in summer in shaded conditions and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed. The orchid family consists of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A yellow base is veined in pink on this moth orchid that seems to glow in the sunlight. Among the easiest orchids to grow indoors they are tolerant of low light, low humidity and indifferent care. For best results grow in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and water 2 to 3 times per week to keep the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the bright yellow lip. Reverse side of the petals take on a purplish tinge. Grow indoors in winter in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and perfectly drained soil media. In summer place outdoors so that the plant will experience diurnal temperature fluctuations …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Just in Time for Halloween This is the month for ghosts, goblins, and witches, and for tricks and … health care department. “It has long, dangling branches and I like to put purple lights on it in October—it looks pretty cool.” On a fall night, the bare limbs look like big straggly arms … (Monotropa uniflora) is ghostly white because it lacks chlorophyll. It’s often found growing in dark, spooky sites on the forest floor in the shadiest of places where few other things grow. …
Type: Plant Info
… provides an elegant earth-to-earth closed system. Nutrient-rich scraps from vegetables grown in your garden are diverted from the landfill, instead going into the compost bin. Within a few … for purchase. The simplest systems are just as effective as the more high-tech versions—in fact, a simple compost pile works fine or you can easily make a bin yourself. Situate your compost bin or pile in a shady outdoor area with access to rain/snow. Some sunlight is fine, but the pile should not …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: The male is bright pink! Seeing a pink bird in an evergreen in winter is quite a sight. The crossbill also has white wing bars and a slightly crossed bill, … seed from spruce cones. Their appearance at the Garden is associated with variations in spruce cone abundance. Look for them around the conifers. …
Type: Birding
… needs. Remember that many houseplants need less water during the winter months. Put the plants in a location that suits their winter light needs. Keep plants away from drafts and heating … Know that some plants need added humidity during the winter. Most plants, except orchids not in bloom, need little to no fertilization when they are not in active growth. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or …
Type: Plant Info
… French botanist and designer $15 The Chicago Botanic Garden presents Patrick Blanc of France in a discussion about his amazing living vertical gardens. Renowned for having injected … back into built-up areas, Mr. Blanc has installed vertical gardens internationally in hotels, restaurants, lounges, museums, showrooms, and numerous other public buildings. A book … and Air France, and to the participation of the Cultural Services at the French Consulate in Chicago and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com …
Type: Event for Calendar
… If not done in late March, there is still time to sow seeds indoors for warm-season vegetables like tomato … houseplants can remain outside when night temperatures are consistently 40 to 50 degrees. When in doubt, wait until mid-May before placing houseplants permanently in the garden. If orchids have finished flowering, begin to fertilize regularly with a very …
Type: Plant Info
