… You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to fashion this charming star-shaped wreath from branches, raffia, zip ties, … instructions from Heather Sherwood, one of our very creative senior horticulturists, to get your own star appeal for the holidays. Heather has selected red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) for its warm, cheery …
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… premier kindie bands. Mary and her Impastas have an interactive music show guaranteed to bring dancing, singalongs, instruments, and even a little magic for the kids to enjoy. Mary … connect and engage children with their music and mayhem. Mary was recently voted Chicago’s Best Clown by ChicagoKids.com. In the show, kids get to help Mary Macaroni with magic tricks, shakers, and dancing along to rockin’ tunes with …
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… Though it prefers shade, it will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist, and it will grow to a size of 2 feet high to 3 feet wide, quickly forming large colonies. In the fall it turns a delicate yellow. A native to the Midwest, it is best used as a ground cover or an understory. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spent the past year collecting and preserving individual specimens from across the grounds for this site-specific installation. This artwork is dedicated to the Garden and its people, admiring all it does in the conservation of nature. Our … need these spaces to appreciate all we still have.” About the artist: Rebecca Louise Law is best known for her colossal installations created with natural materials, namely flora. Since …
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… Rose of Paestrum. It earned that name by being the only one of the Old European varieties to repeat, blooming in flushes every six weeks or so. The charming pink rosettes bloom in … with a strong Damask scent. In some ways, this is a tough, versatile rose. It's hardy to Zone 4, tolerates partial shade conditions well, and isn't particularly fussy about soil as … it does not have the disease resistance of modern roses, so it's particularly important to ensure good air circulation with proper siting and pruning. …
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… This wisteria is native to Asia. It can grow to 25’ in length with an 8’ spread. It blooms in May with 6-12” long … bloom simultaneously on each raceme providing a dramatic visual display. The flowers give way to bean-like seedpods that ripen in fall and may persist into winter. It prefers slightly acidic, moderately moist and fertile, well-drained soils in full sun (needed for best flowering). It can be slow to establish and may require three years or more to flower. Once …
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… On a bright, sunny Saturday in June, more than 1,500 people came to see just what was happening inside the renovated paint store along Ogden Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. It was the opening weekend for the Farm on Ogden , a joint project between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Lawndale Christian … it’s everything a community could ask for. I’m just so happy the Garden has decided to invest in a community like North Lawndale,” said Scott. Here’s a look inside the Farm, which …
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… Updates on Garden Programs Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have had to cancel, modify, or postpone some programs, classes, and exhibitions at the Garden. This list will be updated as we get new information. Please check back if you have any questions about a particular event. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Canceled in 2021: Super Seed Weekend, …
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… A favorite flavoring all over the world, pepper is used in a different way by each cuisine: Caribbean chefs flavor their dishes with habanero; in Thailand they prefer … local, no Chicago dog is complete unless it comes with sport peppers!) Use these top tips to ensure the best pepper harvest year after year in your garden, because every bite is worth savoring. …
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… Q: My red-twig dogwood stems don't seem to be as bright red as they used to be. What is the problem? A. As red-twig dogwood stems age, they turn dark in color. The best way to maintain your plant's health and maximize its color is to prune it using a technique known …
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