… Native to northeastern North America, the yellow birch is rare in Illinois, which is at the southwestern … ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark --white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. In midwinter it produces blush colored blooms that are attractive to butterflies. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This epiphytic orchid is native to Central and South America. It needs light shade and moist soil conditions. In spring, it … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs partial shade with moist soil conditions. From May to June and November to December it produces showy red, white, and purple blooms. The orchid family consists of a … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… by the U.S. National Arboretum in the 1950s. Its showy fuschia flowers are fragrant. Due to its compact habit, Susan magnolia may be considered either a large shrub or a small tree. The … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This hybrid orchid needs bright indirect indoor light and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. From January to June it produces chartreuse, maroon, and cream or tan-colored blooms. The orchid family … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs bright indirect light and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. From late winter to early spring it produces fuchsia and white blooms. The orchid family consists of a large … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mat-forming orchid grows to a height of 7 inches with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has fuchsia, dark red, dark salmon, and ivory blooms that attract butterflies from May to October. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Windy City Harvest in the News Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha Coleman and team gardener … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR … A.J. Jones talk about working in the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, and what the program does for them in their hearts and lives. SAVOR Chicago Greening McCormick Place October 28, 2014 SAVOR …
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… Winter is a great time to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and wildlife around you. After a big snow, I … a walk around your neighborhood—or at the Chicago Botanic Garden and other green space—to look for animal tracks, either with your children or for your own benefit. Fresh air, exercise, and … for little ones, searching for animal tracks and talking about what you find can be a fun way to stimulate meaningful conversation. This winter, I walked around my Chicago neighborhood …
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