… as a Century Plant—has grown literally through the roof, choosing the dead of winter for a bloom that’s been three decades in the making. Agave sp. FO-76 on December 10, 2025 … at the Garden. “People can work 25 years in horticulture and never have a flowering agave this massive,” said Laura. Due to the plant’s long life cycle, “it takes many, many years to get … FO-76 has left our staff scratching their heads. “We’re not actually sure what species it is,” Sarah said. Her guess is Agave oteroi , a species that was only characterized six years ago. …
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… As spring wakes up our prairies, tiny regal fritillary caterpillars begin an urgent search for young violet leaves—the only food they eat. Regal fritillary butterflies once lived in a … leaving prairies with fewer species and fewer relationships. “A diverse prairie restoration is more resilient to challenges like climate change,” said Andrea Kramer, Ph.D., senior director … countries and ask, what are the big trends or universal truths we can find by considering all this information together?” The tool guides land managers through a series of questions that …
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… Indie pop for kids and great music for the whole family. Festival Field …
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… Show Murals St+art India Foundation, based in Delhi, commissioned artists to create murals for The Orchid Show: India Blooms. Artworks by Seema Surana are on display in the Visitor Center; Surabhi Banerjee’s mural is in the East Greenhouse Gallery. St+art India contributes to urban regeneration and community … corner—each moment reveals the balance that shapes everyday life. The panels reimagine this complexity through abstracted streetscapes, where people, architecture, flora, and fauna …
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… Q: Do you have any gardening gift ideas for Mother's Day? A: Moms who are avid gardeners always appreciate gifts that make their lives … live plants? A rosebush or a potted miniature rose can be enjoyed indoors and later planted in the garden. Moms who like to cook will welcome a pretty container of fresh herbs such as basil, … last but certainly not least…gardening gloves. Gardeners can never have enough gloves! One of the most valuable gifts may be a gift of labor. Tell your mom you will help with weeding, …
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… on March 8) Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown Parking is per car; free for Garden members. Beat the winter blues with a craft spirits tasting at the Garden! Check in … Dumante (Praline Liqueur) Kindred Spirits (Aged Rum, Brandy, Créme Brandy Liqueur) Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy …
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… hydrangeas to test three methods: Specimen 1 Dipped the stem in alum (a food additive used for pickling or canning) Specimen 2 Added Quick Dip powder to the water Specimen 3 Smashed … asked the Garden’s horticulturists for advice before our experiment. “The smashing of the end is an old-fashioned means to open capillaries to get more water uptake,” said exhibits … can also crush the xylem, which is the plant’s tissue that transports water up the stem.” Do this: Put them in water ASAP Whether you cut or buy them, get your hydrangeas in water …
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… damage in just a day or two. They blend in so well that they often go unnoticed until the gardener discovers tomato stems stripped of their leaves. They tend to hide during the day … bearing wasp cocoons Black flies, white flies, spider mites, and stink bugs Shown above is the stink bug. Check the leaves, stems, and fruits a few times a week to uncover pests before … plants can often withstand occasional insect attacks. Continue to water, mulch, and weed for a harvest that lasts until September. Aphids A slow-moving insects that are often found on …
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… Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society Founded in 1951, the Woman’s Board of the Chicago … was instrumental in founding the Chicago Botanic Garden. Woman’s Board members are ambassadors for the Garden, and are hardworking, engaged, and dedicated to conservation, education, and horticulture. The mission of the Woman’s Board is to support the Chicago Botanic Garden as it works to earn global recognition for the positive …
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