… gardens featured at Olbrich Botanical Garden, but they were also on display at my previous place of employment, Epic Systems, in Verona, Wisconsin. Jeff Epping, the director of … garden beds each season to improve plant health and drainage can also be an expensive endeavor for the home gardener. The first step in prepping the beds is removing the top layer of soil. … fact, with the exception of times of extreme drought, no supplemental watering was necessary for the gravel garden beds I managed at Epic Systems. Another benefit of growing plants in 4 to 5 …
Type: Blog
… health care, said an insulating blanket of snow on the ground helps. Snow is a good insulator for plants that are exposed to extreme cold temperatures, so any plants that are covered should … get damaged by more cold temperatures that are sure to come. We need winter to stay winter for plants to remain safely dormant. The lesson is to choose the right plant for the right place. Any plants that are marginally hardy in our zone, or that were planted in conditions they …
Type: Blog
… enjoyed helping to grow the plants and pin them to the Living Wall. Each child wanted to place his or her planter next to a friend’s planter so they could grow close together. Just for fun, we experimented with some other kinds of planters, including plastic bottles and shoes. … a rectangular opening in the side of the bottle, poke six to eight holes on the opposite side for drainage, fill with soil, plant, and hang it up. The preschoolers are fascinated by the soda …
Type: Blog
… might be rewarded with a song or a glimpse of this handsome bird. Genetic variations account for two color forms or morphs of the white-throated sparrow. One morph has a tan and white …
Type: Birding
… of important milestones and artifacts. To the Future In this original artwork, commissioned for the Garden’s 50th birthday, local artist Sam Kirk illustrates our possible future. More than …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… packed, chopped leaves) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying Up to ¼ cup olive oil (optional) Up to ¼ cup flour (optional) Directions Combine all …
Type: Blog
… of horticulture Tim Johnson . Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for more information. …
Type: Plant Info
… 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 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
… northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its incredibly saturated dark violet-purple flowers and vigorous growth. It is part of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
