… as a Century Plant—has grown literally through the roof, choosing the dead of winter for a bloom that’s been three decades in the making. Agave sp. FO-76 on December 10, 2025 Think nothing blooms at the Garden in January? Think again. Acquired by … issues arise,” said Laura. “For me, it’s ceremonial,” said Hector. “I couldn’t miss this.” Visit Agave sp. FO-76 now in our Arid Greenhouse. Note that our Regenstein Center Greenhouses …
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… productive small-space garden. The cycle of selecting seeds or small plants, digging a garden for them, nurturing the plants, harvesting the bounty, and eating the delicious, nutritious final … simple, small, and have fun! Select the Space Before picking up a shovel or rushing out to buy seeds and plants, choose your garden space. Locate a small section of your yard that receives … garden should be close to a water source and easy to access, since food crops require hands-on tending, watering, and monitoring for problems—as well as daily checking on how big and …
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… have all disrobed—shedding their beautiful fall canopies as they settle into the quiet season. On bright days, they cast long shadows across the ground as the sun sits low in the sky. At … insects, and more over the decades. A few holes in the trunk have served as nesting sites for generations of woodpeckers, chickadees, and other birds. Oaks are long-lived native trees … guide to trees in winter is a lovely companion, but the Garden’s plant tags offer help if you visit without one. There are many ways to appreciate winter outdoors . Take a walk to the …
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… October 1 and 2 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy a weekend with the Hawaiian Islands on October 1 and 2 as the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Island is transformed into an island paradise! Learn all about Hawaii with travel information and themed seminars, and visit the Esplanade to make a fresh flower lei. Dine in the Garden Café and get a taste of the … schedule: Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lei making with fresh flowers on the Esplanade 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hawaii coffee, tea, cacao and macadamia nut sampling 11 a.m. – …
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… overlook Lake Michigan: these are the magnets that attract people interested in history to visit cemeteries. We will explore both Lake Forest and Graceland cemeteries. Students should be …
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… with lid Set-up Time: 10 minutes Activity Time: 10–40 minutes of actual planting (depending on the size of the group) Appropriate for Ages: 2 and up Clean-up Time: 10–15 minutes Large pea seeds are easy for small fingers to … flower), pumpkin, and other squash. For more details about how and when to plant these seeds visit www.kidsgardening.org/node/101624 . A low, wide trug full of soil makes filling pots easy …
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… Q: How can I overwinter coleus plants so I don’t have to buy new ones each spring? A: The easiest method is to pot up stem cuttings. Most growers and home … so bring the plants inside if cold nights threaten. By mid-May, the plants should be ready for your garden or containers. Cuttings may also be taken from a large, healthy plant in late …
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… Description: This colorful duck is usually seen in small flocks on the lakes. It uses its wide, serrated bill to sift food out of the water. It is not a diving … farther north to breed. Shovelers can also be seen in late summer and fall at the Garden lakes on their way to their wintering grounds. An observant birder might even find a shoveler or two in … or slough. In spring and fall, when you're walking around the waterways of the Garden, look for this handsome (some might say gaudy-looking) duck. During the breeding season, the northern …
Type: Birding
… For this year’s Orchid Show , we’ve gathered stories about the most famous orchid of them all: … one of the farmers said he knew what his plants needed and thought growing his vanilla on concrete blocks was the best method. At another farm, the farmer brought decaying wood from a neighboring forest and used it as mulch for his vanilla plants that grew on living posts known as “tuteurs.” This was different from the other farmers who grew their …
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… are the food that these butterflies need. Milkweed is both a food source and a host plant on which the monarch butterflies lay their eggs. Monarchs lay their eggs on the underside of the milkweed foliage. After hatching, the larvae consume the foliage, which … (Asclepias) are native: Asclepias amplexicaulis is native to our prairies and is suitable for planting in sunny perennial flower gardens. The flowers are described as "eraser pink" in …
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