… for fall harvesting. Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes, and unusual greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again this month. If weather is unusually hot, plant these greens in partial shade. The best quality and best tasting salad greens come from plants that were …
Type: Plant Info
… Europe, Australasia, Asia, southwest China, Tibet, Myanmar, northern India, and New Guinea. In their natural habitats, the plants vary in size from creeping at ground level to 80 feet tall. … full sun and south- or west-facing sites, where winter winds can dry evergreen leaves. The site should have well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of leafy, humus-rich organic matter. Excellent drainage is crucial for rhododendrons, especially in areas with heavy clay soils, such as northeastern …
Type: Plant Info
… finally push through cold heavy soil, or clematis vines unveil new blue blossoms, there is joy in the garden. When fuzzy poppy pods surrender to a caress, and juicy grape tomatoes … to the Chicago Botanic Garden experience their own botanical anticipation at every turn, and in every garden. A grand place to discover the beauty of annuals is the Crescent . The gorgeous, …
Type: Walks
… The rock star fruit is trending —with fans, chefs, and researchers alike “It was pretty amazing,” said Susan … and hundreds of samples from around the country—hoping to help make pawpaw a rock star fruit in local markets everywhere. Some mail bins with pawpaw samples in Dr. Strickler’s office at the Garden. Dr. Strickler’s team and collaborators had posted on …
Type: Blog
… For those who cherish their time in the garden, the thought of puttering in front of a windowsill brings little comfort. There is a new group of houseplants, however, that can lead double lives — in the winter they're indoor …
Type: Plant Info
… The bright fiery red of Karma Irene ( Dahlia 'Karma Irene') and the waterlily form will sparkle in any garden setting, especially in groups of 3 or more plants. Bred for the cut flower industry, Karma blooms are prolific, on … they must be lifted in fall and stored over winter. Plant in spring when danger of frost is past. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deep violet to lavender flowers in the most fantastic, out-of-this-world shape are produced throughout the year in mild climates or during the summer when used outdoors in Chicago-area landscapes. Sprawling and climbing to about 5 feet in height, this cultivar is small enough to grow in a container. In the tropics, the leaves of passion flowers are the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The tepals (petals) are delicately "flamed" in various shades of pink and orange, contrasting with scarlet on the inside and a lemon-yellow base. Tulipa 'Annie Schilder' is a member of the Triumph group of tulips, grown for their long stems and graceful flowers in May. Plant 'Annie Schilder' in well-drained soil and in full sun. The Triumph tulips, as a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… species of acacia has been a favorite of the florist industry for decades. Grow this plant in full sun and in dry-ish soils that are neutral to slightly acidic—this is one of the few acacias that can not tolerate soils with high alkalinity. It flowers in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Licorice-scented sweet flag is native to Japan and East Asia and loves a wet environment. It has shiny, curved, narrow leaves … and fragrant. The yellow flowers bloom from July to September. This plant grows to 18 inches in height and forms a tuft about 9 inches in diameter. Grow in moist soil in full sun to part shade or use it at the edge of ponds or bogs …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
