… underside of leaves; yellow foliage with dark spots; and any leaves that have already dropped from the plant. Begin a spray program with approved fungicides immediately. Always choose …
Type: Plant Info
… anxious to grow Knock Out or other landscape roses. When planting bare root in April, or from a container later on, make sure the graft union is planted 1 to 2 inches below soil level. …
Type: Plant Info
… and free with admission. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with colorful live butterflies from around the world. Nearby in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, you will find the …
Type: Blog
… Liz Rex is the horticulturist for the Crescent, which welcomes visitors entering the Garden from the Visitor Center; and the Esplanade, which is the lawn area where music events such as … the maintenance of the Graham Bulb Garden, Aquatic Garden, and Viburnum Walk. Rex graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a bachelor of science degree in horticulture. She …
Type: Staff bio
… Chicago Botanic Garden scientists received a grant from the National Science Foundation to collect and study fossil plants from Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, China. The three-year grant to Patrick Herendeen, Ph.D., and …
Type: Research
… In 2018, the Donnelley Foundation awarded $66,000 to investigate how well seed collected from native plants along roadsides and other tough habitats can germinate and persist in … leads the project, said, “We have millions of acres in the United States that would benefit from restoration with native species, but we currently lack the resources, including native plant …
Type: Research
… timing, because the hummingbirds get energy for their journey southward by sipping nectar from the blossoms of these plants native to northern Illinois. Ruby-throated hummingbird © Carol … both of which lack the ruby throat.) They return to Illinois in April and May, seeking nectar from early blooming trees and shrubs as well as insects and spiders. It’s at this time you might … Buzzes? Yes! Hummingbirds aren’t silent—you can hear their wings buzz and vocalizations from their throats when they’re defending feeding territory or seeking a mate. The female builds …
Type: Blog
… a heart Ceropegia These tolerant plants have captivating flowers that look like they escaped from a Dr. Seuss book. The foliage is heart-shaped, with blushing purple undersides. The purple … tropical plants have slippery pitcher-shaped modified leaves. The plants get nutrients from the insects that accidentally slide into their pitchers. No worries if you don’t have … and are easy to grow. I’ve found that these orchids will tolerate a wide range of light, from low to direct, daylong sun. Keep these orchids moist, but not sitting in water. I like …
Type: Blog
… you take required a pollinator visit? Pollination is essential for many of our favorite foods—from almonds to vanilla, and so many fruits and vegetables in between. The decline of pollinators … by Christian Mehlführer (Own work) [ CC-BY-3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons A monarch sips nectar from common milkweed ( Asclepias syriaca ) on the Dixon Prairie. In the case of the monarch, … are disappearing, and as they go, so do the monarchs. There are things all of us can do: from planting milkweeds and other native plant species that provide nectar throughout the growing …
Type: Blog
… of your plants and flowers. Peonies are the queen of the garden during their blooming season. From late spring through early summer, there is a beautiful abundance of color and shapes … Here are few tips to extend the bloom of cut peonies indoors. When cutting flowers from your plants, be sure to leave at least two sets of leaves on the stem so that the plant can … open. I dunk the blossom end of the stem in cool, clean water for 30 seconds to rid the ants from the flower before bringing the flowers into the house. …
Type: Blog
