… True gourmets know that salsa is much more than a medium for chip dipping; it adds flavor and color to a host of … describes its flavor and aroma as "irresistible" despite its searing heat. The jalapeno is still hot, but much less so. The 'Garden Salsa' hybrid is milder yet, developed just for salsa, offering the exact amount of heat the North American …
Type: Plant Info
… Foliage In any garden, foliage color is an important element. Flowers come and go, but leaves stay the season. Foliage is especially important in shady gardens, where flowers are usually more subtle and less showy. … in Plant Evaluation Notes #21 . Ligularia Desdemona ligularia ( Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona') is a shrub-sized perennial with large, dark green leaves with purple undersides. Standing 3 to 4 …
Type: Plant Info
… to a rich buttery gold. These carefree shrubs will grow in almost any soil type as long as it is not extremely dry. A bonus—deer tend to leave them alone. Meet Some of the Garden's … Forsythia The Garden’s collection includes many forsythia species and cultivars. A cultivar is a plant developed through breeding for particular characteristics such as color, scent, size, or shape Girald forsythia ( Forsythia giraldiana ) is a large species from northwestern China where it grows in open woodlands, rocky slopes, and …
Type: Plant Info
… in the summer. This allows them to mature in the cooler, shorter days of autumn.” Timing is Everything The brassicas need about 70 to 80 days to mature for fall harvest. “Brussels … for a fall harvest can be a little tricky. When gardeners plant in spring, the daylight is growing longer by the week and the weather and the soil become warmer. But, after the summer … more time to get to the harvesting stage than when they’re grown in the spring. “The key is knowing when to sow or to transplant for fall harvest and that depends on the average fall …
Type: Plant Info
… cherishes nature can wear a saree adorned with lotuses, jasmines, and vines. Choosing fabrics is done with care as well—silk over brocade for a garden event, or perhaps organza over georgette for an evening at the symphony. My favorite saree is the Paithani from my home state of Maharashtra, with its beautiful border of peacocks and … Lakshmibai by a court artist, via Wikimedia Commons . The art of wearing and draping a saree is also an outlet to express spirituality, culture, and beliefs. Traditionally, a petticoat is …
Type: Blog
… Is it Spring or Winter? Flowers Wage Their Bets As if on cue, tiny green leaves peek out from the … false start,” said Paul CaraDonna, Ph.D., a Chicago Botanic Garden conservation scientist. “It is important to keep in mind that plants have long dealt with variable and unpredictable environments. How they make a living right now is based on figuring that out over thousands of years.” “Figuring that out” is at once complex …
Type: Blog
… said working with the veterans “has changed my life as well.” “I think the main thing is, the program creates a soft spot to land, learn, grow, and make mistakes in a safe environment … his workdays. “He changes how I’m able to function,” Rubinberg said of service dog Cooper, who is ready to intervene if Rubinberg displays physical cues pointing to anxiety and PTSD—if … who understand him. And time outdoors keeps him feeling calm, so simply having Cooper near him is often all the reassurance he needs. Jankowski noted that while Rubinberg started the program …
Type: Blog
… The genus Hibiscus is a large group of flowering plants in the mallow family. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek … requires full sun, shelter from strong winds, and the warmth of summer. Their survival is dependent on surrounding temperatures remaining above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of these … such as swamps and marshes. Although it prefers similar conditions in the home garden, it is somewhat tolerant of dry soil if situated in a partially shaded spot. Narrow and upright, …
Type: Plant Info
… owl species at the Garden during its migration in late October and November. Although it is difficult to find, it may be seen in any shrubby or wooded area. …
Type: Birding
… This delicious culinary plant, being grown in the Chicago area for restaurants, is floriferous with a long blooming period. Flowers can be dried like many other Allium species. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
