… The food’s been great, and the music sounds terrific…time to grab his/her hand and head out for a romantic stroll. Find the places where the two of you can hear the music across the water, … and the Linden Allée is a tiny terrace, tucked behind a hedge. The chairs there are perfect for taking in the scent of the thousands of roses in summer bloom. Where light dances on water. … yet? We think the Cove is one of the prettiest places at the Garden in the evening—perfect for listening to the natural chorus of frogs, birds, and insects. A view to the east. Turn left …
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… or passionflower. On Bridgerton , masses of lush wisteria are twining everywhere—a metaphor for all of the romantic entanglements? Artistic license? No judgments. But alas, senior … Heather Sherwood notes that, in the Chicago area, the lovely vines typically bloom for only three to four weeks in June. We do love that the show’s main characters—the duke, Simon Basset, and Daphne Bridgerton—share their first kiss in a garden. For a flirtatious conversation piece in the English Walled Garden, look for the tulips ‘Sensual …
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… Growing Weekend. We spoke to her about her potted paradise design. Q: Describe your process for designing your container. What makes a good container? A: One of the things I’m always … look quite different. You have to think in advance about plants growing to varying heights. For instance, I always like to have something that hangs over the sides of the container, like … work well in a container? A: I always like to use a simple color palette in containers. For this one, it’s all about shades of purple, black, and green. It makes for a more effective …
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… Take a break from the news and ease your stress with soothing plants that bring calm, comfort, and peace of mind. These … wore boutonnières and corsages when going out on dates. Keep gardenia in a sun-filled window for your very own oasis of calm and relaxation. Lavender Lavender has long been cultivated for medicinal uses and is popular in indoor and outdoor gardens for its aromatic fragrance. The …
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… less concerned about plants that just fade into obscurity because then they just provide room for something new and exciting to take their place. Now that the garden is being less dramatic, … compiling data instead of gathering it. Part of this process includes writing year-end reports for our cooperators: those breeders, distributors, or other entities that have given us their … interested to know if this could be used in a design setting to play off plants that bloom for shorter periods and could complement the distinct colors of either the new or old blooms. …
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… Melecio supervises four regular employees and 43 seasonal employees, and is responsible for general grounds maintenance, major event support (set up and tear down), and the landscape … and trains staff and volunteers in safety and equipment operation. Melecio also teaches for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. …
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… He works with a talented team of growers to produce a complex and diverse range of plants for the Garden's programs, collections, and displays. Clark has been with the Garden since 1979, … of the new Plant Production facility being built on the Kris Jarantoski Campus. His passion for producing the highest quality plants has defined his career at the Garden. …
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… Helen Bartlett is the horticulturist for Evening Island, which was designed in the New American Garden style of landscape design, … on the Green Roof and the Evaluation Gardens. Bartlett then was assistant horticulturist for the Graham Bulb Garden, Aquatic Garden, and Viburnum Walk. She has been fascinated with the …
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… “Plant physiologists have understood the environmental factors that lead to fall color for many years. However, each of the 1,391 different taxa of trees and 2,319 taxa of shrubs here … own genetics, and, of course, the weather. A warm and dry September can mean a late start for color. Don’t miss a chance to see the full palette of fall color at the Chicago Botanic … fall walk or use our virtual guide: our Garden Guide app . Check out our infographic below for the full fall story in living color. Want to share our infographic? Download a print version …
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… Welcome to winter, one of the best seasons for gardeners. You have time to plan, prune, and enjoy those houseplants that don’t get much love … east- or north-facing windows may benefit from being moved to a southern or western exposure for winter. DON’T try to remove ice or snow that has frozen onto your outdoor plants. You might inadvertently damage them. Let it melt off on its own. DO start to plan your garden for the new year. Order seeds and bulbs during the winter so you’ll be ready to plant in the …
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