… in size and dries to a hard brown finish. Then the pods are often harvested to be dried for floral arrangements. Because it is such a vigorous grower, lotus requires regular …
Type: Plant Info
… Cathy Thomas is the plant propagator for the Plant Production department. One of her responsibilities is sowing seeds for the annual displays on the Garden's grounds and for plants used in classes and camps. She is especially interested in the complex strategies that …
Type: Staff bio
… and all grown from seed. It’s enough to make a gardener’s—or a foodie’s—head spin with plans for dinner…and for your own herb garden. Discover these varieties of Ocimum basilicum : ‘Dwarf Fine Bush’ The … aromatic, rich with cinnamon/anise/clove flavors. Although the leaves are too little to pluck for pesto, sprinkle them on hors d’oeuvres, or use them as a garnish on any dish. Really nice for …
Type: Blog
… Looking for a fun and novel table decoration for a special event? Here’s an idea. We turned our table decorations into a game. We paired … your own combinations. Start with a plant that has a fun name that lends itself to ideas for containers based on the shape, color, or function of the container. You can also start with a …
Type: Blog
… school of fine arts and crafts and applied arts in Paris, France), I decided to study for my master’s degree at the National School of Landscape Architecture of Versailles. For me, work in landscape architecture is the best way to unite many different and interesting … saw that the gardens were designed like the links of the city, and learned one of the reasons for this is Chicago’s motto, Urbs in horto , which means “city in a garden.” Through my …
Type: Blog
… Jamie Berlin is the horticulturist for the Lavin Evaluation Garden and Green Roof Gardens at the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant … Garden is home to the Garden's Plant Evaluation Program, featuring plants best suited for Midwestern gardens and those in similar climates. The Green Roof includes a south garden with … native to North America and a north garden with native and exotic plants that show potential for future green roofs. Berlin has been cultivating her passion for plants since she was a child …
Type: Staff bio
… David Cantwell is the assistant horticulturist for the Garden Wall and Berm—the exterior plantings at the Chicago Botanic Garden's signature … he was promoted to Grounds department crew leader and then in 2008 to assistant horticulturist for the Garden Wall and Berm. He also teaches for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Cantwell has a bachelor of …
Type: Staff bio
… Garden Graham Bulb Garden, Aquatic Garden Viburnum Walk Liz Rex is the horticulturist for the Crescent, which welcomes visitors entering the Garden from the Visitor Center; and the … area where music events such as Dancin' Sprouts and Hot Summer Nights are held. Rex also cares for the Native Plant Garden, which showcases plants native to Illinois, and the Landscape Garden, … a designed at a smaller scale to be relevant to the typical homeowner. She is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance of the Graham Bulb Garden, Aquatic Garden, and …
Type: Staff bio
… Simone Gore is an assistant grower for outdoor floriculture in the Plant Production department. Her job includes producing high-quality plants for the Garden's seasonal displays, working with many of the annuals and tender perennials that are used in the annual displays, and caring for most of the vegetables that are planted at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Gore has …
Type: Staff bio
… story got me wondering if we could replicate Martian soil with local ingredients and use it for plant experiments. So I contacted the Garden’s soil scientist, Louise Egerton-Warburton, and … kill microbes Experiment away! You know you work in a great place when you can ask a colleague for directions for making Martian soil and you get an immediate, enthusiastic response with suggestions for how …
Type: Blog
