… this genus, taxonomists estimate that there are between 800 and 1,000 species. They are native to North America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, southwest China, Tibet, Myanmar, northern India, and … full sun and south- or west-facing sites, where winter winds can dry evergreen leaves. The site should have well-drained, acidic soil amended with large amounts of leafy, humus-rich organic matter. Excellent drainage is crucial for rhododendrons, especially in areas with heavy clay soils, such as northeastern …
Type: Plant Info
… finally push through cold heavy soil, or clematis vines unveil new blue blossoms, there is joy in the garden. When fuzzy poppy pods surrender to a caress, and juicy grape tomatoes virtually fly into the mouth, horticultural nirvana is near. Annuals Change Each Season Visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden experience their own botanical anticipation at every turn, and in …
Type: Walks
… and stones, representing entire miniature environments. But the most important difference is the philosophy at the core of the NC Arboretum's entire bonsai program, which has an alternate … overwhelming popularity of the Arboretum's Bonsai Exhibition Garden, where the public comes to view the collection and engage with the unconventional philosophy. If the reviews on Trip … that makes the Arboretum's bonsai presentation different, and how that philosophy came to be. This program will give a "behind-the-scenes" view of the most unique public bonsai …
Type: Event for Calendar
… This class is for homeowners and beginning gardeners who want a more hands-on landscape design class. Val Lemme will share her experience and ideas to help students work through a garden design for their own property. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, …
Type: Item Detail
… New! Learn to capture the brilliant colors of autumn with gouache. Gouache is an opaque water media perfect for the bright colors of fall leaves and foliage. Some supplies …
Type: Item Detail
… in July and extend into August. This plant thrives in full sun and in well-drained soils and is a pollinator magnet. Easy to grow once established, it's free of most pests and diseases. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Chive ( Allium schoenoprasum ) is an easy-to-grow, edible member of the Alliaceae family. Smaller, globe-shaped, purple flowers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Allium Chameleon is a lovely dwarf, growing to 12 inches tall, with star-shaped bloom that begin white and take on …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… SPELLBOOK™ Lumos Shasta Daisy SPELLBOOK™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. Lumos has large flower heads with … petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… OOH LA™ LaGrande Shasta Daisy OOH LA™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. LaGrande has large flower heads … petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
