Letter from Robert F. Finke Chairman of the Board As the Chicago Botanic Garden approaches the final stages of our “Keep Growing” capital and endowment campaign, we pause to review the progress we’ve made together: In 2017, we finished major construction projects on the Kris Jarantoski Campus, including phase one of our new greenhouses, the first since the Garden opened in 1972. When the …
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Chicago and Its Botanic Garden The Chicago Horticultural Society at 125 May 2 – August 16, 2015 Joutras Gallery, Regenstein Center Lecture and book signing with author Cathy Maloney Thursday, July 23, 2015 2 – 3:30 p.m. Library Exhibition This is the story of...a city in a garden Despite its frontier beginnings, Chicago can claim a long horticultural legacy. City founders, many of whom were …
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Tomato Talk | Harvesting A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Harvesting Tips Make sure your tomatoes get good air circulation, and don't keep them in the fridge—it destroys their flavor and texture. The best tomato flavor develops when fruits ripen on the plant. Harvest by gently twisting the tomato so that its stem separates from the vine, or use scissors. Store tomatoes in a single …
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Small clusters of very fragrant, bright yellow small ball shaped flowers are tucked in among the deep green very shiny leaves on this large shrub to small sized tree. The fragrance extends well beyond the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and moisture retentive soils for best …
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Pumpkin Pie Orange Decorative Mum Mounded plants are covered with pumpkin-orange, decorative-class chrysanthemum flowers starting in August and extending well into September, or perhaps later. This cultivar tolerates cool to cold fall temperatures better than most mums. Flowers attract late-season pollinators. Best grown in full sun, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. 2020 – Ball …
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The onset of fall brings pale blue flowers to grace the top of this mounding shrub with striking green-and-white variegated foliage throughout the growing season. The species hails from the Himalayas, while this particular cultivar appeared in a garden setting. Full sun brings out the best foliage color. This plant is fine in average soils; it is disease- and …
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‘Golden Mop’ is a mounded, slow-growing, dwarf shrub that typically grows to 2–3 feet tall and as wide over the first ten years, eventually maturing to as much as 5 feet tall. It features stringy, golden yellow foliage that is at its best in full sun. ‘Golden Mop’ can be grown in the border but is also easily adaptable to …
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Maryl spoon mum ( Chrysanthemum 'Maryl') features pink tubes ending in red spoons surrounding a golden yellow disc. It is a strong upright grower and is best grown as a spray (none of the lateral buds are removed). Plant this mum in full sun and provide staking as needed or pinch back the growing tips in June and early July to produce a bushier, shorter …
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Orange flowers appear in late summer into early fall much to the delight of hummingbirds and gardeners. This un-described species hails from Brazil where it grows in full sun on grassy hillsides. Unlike other species, the older leaves begin to curl up with age creating a very unique form. Full sun and dryish conditions appear to be the best approach for …
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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 but lightweight wood is used for baseball bats and tennis racquets. The white ash, a native of the Midwest, is a good shade tree for large areas. First-rate fall …
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