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  • The Future of Agave Means Looking to the Past
    … agaves, which retained soil moisture and increased resilience against drought. By learning from traditional practices, researchers can help design new strategies for the conservation and …
    Type: Blog
  • Preventing Powdery Mildew on Phlox
    …   Q. What can I do to prevent powdery mildew from attacking my phlox and zinnias? A. Powdery mildew is a late-season fungus that favors hot, …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Information Session on Gardens of Italy Tour
    … tours (and all entry fees) of 11 gardens are included in a ten-day trip to Rome and Florence, from September 15 to 25, 2015, customized for Chicago Botanic Garden members in collaboration …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • Caring for cut flowers
    … will also interfere with the uptake of water.  Place the vase of flowers in a cool room away from vents and drafts. Check the water level daily and add additional water if needed. After …
    Type: Plant Info
  • Bonsai Master Walter Pall
    … us for internationally known bonsai master Walter Pall's demonstration on Wednesday, April 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. Pall is known worldwide for the quality of his bonsai creations. He has received …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • Aloe vaombe
    … Aloe vaombe was first described by J. Decorse Poisson in 1912. Its specific epithet comes from the indigenous name “ vahombre .” Native to southern Madagascar, Aloe vaombe is an …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Baptisia 'American Goldfinch'
    … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Baptisia 'Blonde Bombshell'
    … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Baptisia 'Blue Towers'
    … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Baptisia 'Blueberry Sundae'
    … pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant