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- … region. Twice a year, working carefully, twig by twig, a crew of four to five staff members from the Grounds Department prunes all 28 trees in the Linden Allée to precise measurements—once …Type: Blog
- … risk of disappearing as a breeding species. Fish-eating raptors that migrate south and winter from the southern United States to South America, osprey are often seen during their …Type: Blog
- … fruit at the same time. The Garden’s role In 2012, Hilgenberg was given three Marshall plants from Gauthier, who was living in Indiana at the time. Gauthier drove to the Garden to personally …Type: Blog
- … of the American Floral Art School in Chicago, the collection includes more than 400 volumes from his extensive personal library on floral design. Moretz taught the floral arts for 45 years, …Type: Blog
- … in autumn as icy droplets cling to each one. Keep an eye out for interesting fungi sprouting from dead branches. And, you may find velvety layers of dark green moss on stones or fallen …Type: Plant Info
- … as part of a land management team.” For many, it was just the place they wanted to be. “Right from the beginning, I knew I made the right choice,” said Sile Surman, 16, of Wilmette. “I’m very …Type: Blog
- … little shoe. The lady’s slipper orchid is native to a broad swath of the temperate world, from Europe through Asia. While still common in some wild areas, the orchid’s beauty has made it …Type: Blog
- … species, meaning that it doesn’t belong in Chicago area forests, and it steals resources from the plants that are supposed to live here. So remember, when you hear people talking about …Type: Blog
- … of annual geraniums (Pelargonium) will take the stage. “They are species that are also coming from our collections. In general, the geraniums on display may have a smaller stature, smaller …Type: Blog
- … Take a break from the news and ease your stress with soothing plants that bring calm, comfort, and peace of …Type: Blog