… Description: This migrant species may be spotted in trees. Look for rectangular groupings of small holes in the bark of trees to see where they have been …
Type: Birding
… specimens have stronger lemony scents. Offers strong mosquito repellent citronella and makes for a great patio plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Moderate temperatures and light with high humidity and very well-drained soil are ideal for cultivating this orchid. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The cultivar 'Sir John Thouron' is valued for its showy, pale yellow flowers that form a ball-shaped umbrella well above its dark-green … a thick, fleshy stalk. It was only eight years ago that White Flower Farms offered 36 plants for $950 each; all were sold out to a movie star, a fashion designer, and several collectors. … a mature plant develops a symmetrical, fan-shaped silhouette that provides a perfect foil for its masses of trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to damp woodlands in southern Africa, the plant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I’m working to build connections and resources to expand the supply of native seeds for ecological restoration. Collaborating with partners, we are working to build capacity at … led by Bureau of Land Management, which provides national coordination in seed collection for conservation and restoration. Regionally, we are working to build a new coalition, the …
Type: Staff bio
… Q. I would like to bring some of my patio plants indoors for the winter. Is it necessary to change the soil or repot them first? A. Most plants do not … their pot size should be increased at that time too. Check the undersides of pots and saucers for any insects, and consider spraying your plants with an insecticidal soap before bringing them …
Type: Plant Info
… rubber-coated gloves will also protect hands while transplanting. Use a potting mix formulated for cacti. Sharp soil, small pebbles, or grit can be added to the mix for better drainage. …
Type: Plant Info
… like boxwoods and yews have a good chance of recovering. It is important to examine the shrubs for broken or split branches and to prune those back to a main branch. If any branches are … company. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
Type: Plant Info
… Wylie Crawford was the first city carillonneur for the Millennium Carillon in Naperville, Illinois, and is currently the senior university carillonneur at the University of Chicago and resident carillonneur for the Chicago Botanic Garden. He is the past president of the World Carillon Federation and …
Type: Event for Calendar
… world of blue in photography, where color transcends the ordinary and becomes a powerful tool for storytelling. You will explore the emotional and symbolic depth of the color blue, reviewing … this versatile hue is applied across different genres in photography and dive into techniques for capturing and enhancing shades of blue. An intermediate level understanding of Lightroom or …
Type: Item Detail
