… fall color. Attractive exfoliating bark provides winter interest on older trees. Plant in well drained soils in sunny locations where the fall color and attractive bark can be featured during fall and …
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… Rubinberg said of his job with the Garden’s Veteran Internship Program (VIP) that started in May. “But being able to step in one toe at a time really helped me. [I could] build up to the point where I was fully capable … the main thing is, the program creates a soft spot to land, learn, grow, and make mistakes in a safe environment while also having a community again,” said Boehm. “It’s eye-opening to see …
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… she was also a dedicated gardener and award-winning English author, journalist, and poet. In June, Pride Month commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a turning point for gay and lesbian rights, which occurred in 1969. It is worth remembering, that pioneers like Vita, were challenging attitudes on … this. I have little doubt if Sackville-West were alive today, she would be a strong voice in our modern conversations about the diversity of sexual orientation, gender, and sex, given how …
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… gardeners, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors to become familiar with its characteristics in all seasons. It can grow as a sprawling ground cover, a woody shrub, or a woody vine climbing fences, trees, telephone poles, or even buildings in more rural areas. Urushiol, the resin responsible for producing allergic reactions in people, is present in every part of the plant. Rashes can appear minutes or days after …
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… Like everyone else, I love to watch spring unfold in gardens everywhere—but at the Chicago Botanic Garden, my heart is in the water. As the Woman’s Board Curator of Aquatics, I like to point out the signs of spring, in and around the 60 acres of Garden lakes and 6 miles of shoreline . People enjoy the serenity …
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… full sunlight (six hours or more), good air circulation, and well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Roses are best planted in the spring, although they can be successfully planted in the fall if done early enough for their roots to become established before the onset of …
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… what is this and when should it be done? A. Aeration is a process that creates openings in turf to reduce thatch and help with water infiltration, nutrient absorption, and air movement … cores of soil and help redistribute them over time. Slicing is a method that cuts narrow slits in the turf with rotating blades. Spiking uses spikes to cut holes in the turf, but soil is not removed, so it may actually contribute to compaction. Core aeration …
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… balled and burlapped evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting … to the ground old canes of forsythia and lilac. Alternative time to do renovation pruning is in late winter when plants are dormant. Deadhead (or lightly prune) spent lilac blossoms to … at the expense of flower production. Lilac blossoms will last longer indoors if they are cut in the morning on a long woody stem when the flower is only half open. Cut a second time indoors …
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… is synonymous with the word “bee,” but only a fraction of plants are pollinated by bees. In fact, many different insects and mammals are pollinators—bats, birds, beetles, and we can't … Skogen, Ph.D., tells us about the white-lined sphinx moth ( Hyles lineatawe ). Meet Some Moths In the state of Illinois alone there are more than 1,850 known species of moths—more than ten … Some are beneficial pollinators, and some can be pests. Here are a few that we have found in and around the Chicago Botanic Garden: Hawkmoth (Sphingidae) Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar) …
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… Purple flowers are produced in spikes at the growing tip of the evergreen canes (pseudobulbs) several times during the year. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and very well drained potting media. The orchid … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
