… Pink Pixie paper flower ( Bougainvillea glabra 'Pink Pixie') is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. It is a true dwarf form of the huge tropical vines that are star performers in tropical gardens, and is used to provide a bright splash of color in bonsai gardens. Imported from the Philippines, this … reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 2 to 3 feet in USDA Zones 10 and 11. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil in relatively dry conditions. Plant with care, because it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Welcome to high summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where color, scent, and the play of light on water … await you at nearly every turn. A perfect way to experience the lush abundance of the season is with a walk around the Garden’s 2.6-mile perimeter. Whether enjoying panoramic scenes or … or, at midday, resting in the shade. Nearby is a service road with a gate that bars all but official Garden vehicles; follow this road as it curves, becoming the Garden’s westernmost road. …
Type: Walks
… When holiday flowers like poinsettias and amaryllis start showing up in the stores (or come to you as holiday gifts), will you know what to do with them? Learn ways to keep flowering holiday plants looking their best for a long time. We’ll also look at the possibility of re-blooming some of them next year. …
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… Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It's time to get rockin’ with Leonardo. He is a Parents' Choice Award-winning family musician from Chicago, who strums nationwide on his …
Type: Event for Calendar
… New! What’s the best part of a taco? The tortilla! In this hands-on class, learn to make delicious corn tortillas from scratch. Then, fill your taco with battered and fried fish … fixings including fresh slaw with cilantro and onions, and chipotle crema. After all, no taco is complete without scrumptious fillings. Hector Pérez, founder/owner, HungryMinds ITW Kitchen …
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… Q. Where is the best location to plant a Japanese maple? A. Japanese maple plants, Acer palmatum , are … species are selected and they are sited in correct locations. Japanese maples prefer to be planted in moist, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. They should ideally be …
Type: Plant Info
… Summer is the best time to work on your tropical bonsai trees. This comprehensive workshop covers all … styling, and repotting, and set a course for the future of your bonsai tree. You will need to provide your own tree, tools, and soil if repotting. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago …
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… Bright purplish-pink flowers cover this low (to 1-foot tall), mounding, hardy perennial from late summer through fall. Hot Stuff showy sedum ( Hylotelephium spectabile 'Hot Stuff') grows best in full sun and moderate soil fertility. Songbirds are attracted to the ripe seeds in late … taller flowering cultivars. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to Japan, the vine-leaved maple is a small, deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 20 to 30 feet. Although it is … climates. The tree is dioecious (there are separate male and female plants) and is known best for its compound trifoliate leaves that resemble those of some ashes and ivies. Archived …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
