… it along some railroad tracks in southern Illinois. This black-eyed Susan cultivar blooms from July to September and is attractive to butterflies. Sweet black-eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… botany. It’s a charismatic, beautiful plant. And I really wanted to find it.” Team members from left to right: Jeff Horn, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Kaleb Baker, Illinois … Horn returned to the site to place cages over the plants that were flowering to protect them from deer—hopefully giving the orchid a fighting chance to go to seed and successfully reproduce. … at the intersection of many of North America’s botanical regions. Our flora includes plants from the cold boreal north, the moist deciduous forests of the east, the swamps and marshes of …
Type: Blog
… habitat in Florida and Cuba. In the Mildred Plant Orchidarium , we've raised ghost orchids from tiny seedlings in flasks, with roots an inch or so long. We’ve even had a ghost orchid bloom … us work through the complicated permit process and other issues. These top orchid specialists from eight institutions put their collective might and expertise behind us. Senator Tammy … donated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and other institutions, as well as native orchids from Britain and the Republic of Cameroon. As people took in the eye-catching display, …
Type: Blog
… of the major routes for migratory birds. They can be enjoyed each spring at the Garden—from the woodlands and the prairie to the many display gardens and in the wetlands. Their … and woodcocks are just a few of the winged wonders found traveling the midwest right now. From thumb-sized ruby-throated hummingbirds and house wrens to giant sandhill cranes and … nesting sites before returning south in autumn. In all, migratory birds may fly anywhere from a few hundred miles to as much as 10,000 miles or more. And they do this twice a year! …
Type: Plant Info
… near water. They need to be cleaned and removed every winter to keep nonnative house sparrows from taking over. If the houses are cared for properly, the martins will return year after year … males are already here. Both adults bring feathers, grasses, string, and mud to form a wall from the entrance to the back of the nest box. They bring fresh green leaves to the nest daily. …
Type: Birding
… perennials than like woody shrubs. Their above-ground growth tends to die back, anywhere from a few inches from their tips all the way down to the base of the plant. But the roots remain hardy; and when …
Type: Plant Info
… To evaluate the best habitats for native bees, the Chicago Botanic Garden has collected bees from all around the Chicago region—green roofs, city parks, and restored prairies. The work of … honeybees. It is estimated that if the trend continues, honeybees will completely disappear from our continent by 2035. The direct impact of this for humans would be the loss of most …
Type: Plant Info
… Center Free Learn about the birds of Brazil in a special Brazil in the Garden presentation from Doug Stotz , senior conservation ecologist at The Field Museum. Brazil is the …
Type: Event for Calendar
… blooms as well as the life of the plant. The plant should be located in bright light away from direct sun. Soil should be kept moist; however, water should be applied around the outside …
Type: Plant Info
… Join Shelagh Fritz in what promises to be an invigorating conversation. We will also hear from a Chicago Botanic Garden initiative that promotes a modern-day connection between …
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