… civic leader who played a key role in Chicago’s horticultural community. He practiced law with the Chicago firm Gardner, Carton & Douglas and served as president of the Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society, the governing body of the Chicago Botanic Garden. … and public engagement. His leadership contributed to the Garden’s growth as a center for horticultural excellence, research, and community outreach. Merlin’s administrative and legal …
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… upright stems. Its blooms are held well above its dense, fern-like foliage. The bloom period is from early June and into October. Easy to grow in a variety of well-drained soils ranging from clay to loam to sand, yarrow is the perfect plant for the suburban border garden. It is naturally deer and rabbit resistant and is tolerant of … The wild species from which the hybrids derived is Achillea millefolium , common yarrow. This is a common Eurasian weed of dry, grassy areas. The flowers are white to pale pink. A …
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… Look carefully at the flowers on this plant and you'll see that each flower has five petals but the flower is symmetrical. If you happen to be here when it has seed pods you'll see that they have a … to about two feet high and eighteen inches wide in full or partial sun making it suitable for borders in sunny areas. It requires regular deep watering during dry periods. Archived Copy: …
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… American Alumroot is an attractive native plant for sun or partial shade. It matures to a mounded form about 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide. … plants can have more or less coloration and patterning to the otherwise green leaves. This variation has resulted in the selection of interesting and decorative horticultural …
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… viburnum takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to … 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 …
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… The show celebrates the richness of fall mushrooms in Illinois. Exhibits 50 to 100 varieties of mushrooms foraged from area forests in the days prior to the show. Members of the Illinois Mycological Association provide information … questions regarding mushrooms and fungi. Mushroom-related books, t-shirts and other items are for sale. Location: Burnstein Hall …
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… New! Immerse yourself in the scents, textures, sounds, and even tastes of the Sensory Garden. As you explore the grounds with the horticulturist who tends these plants … blooms, feel varied bark surfaces, hear rustling leaves, and sample edible plants. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Meet at Sensory Garden …
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… Spruce has a compact, narrow pyramidal form with upward trending branches and blue needles. For use in full sun with moderate moisture, this slow growing compact form ultimately reaches 40' high and 10' wide. Hardy to USDA zone 3, this spruce is useful as a vertical blue accent or grouped as a screen or hedge. Archived Copy: This content …
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… certain to attract winged wonders to your garden from summer through fall. “Blue anise sage is a favorite of mine, mainly because it’s a favorite nectar supply for hummingbirds and butterflies,” said Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist. Various cultivars offer flowers in pale blue, sky blue, blackish-blue, or dark purple. An annual, this salvia flourishes in average garden soil in full sun to part shade. Find it at the Garden …
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… It may be too early (or too painful) to think about autumn’s soon-to-come big chill, the diminishing daylight, and blowing snow. But instead of fretting, think about how wonderful … bulbs that provide clumps of delicate flowers—and not just in May, but in February. Yes, now is the time to start planning and planting for an uplifting display of blooms—the early risers—that can grace your home landscape from late …
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