… upcoming one is a gift from nature—and the perfect time to take a night walk. On Monday, April 26, head outside to see the "pink" supermoon. Whether you prefer to walk in solitude or with … but not because the moon will look pretty in pink—it won't look pink; the photo below is just for fun. April’s first full moon got its nickname because it usually rises when the native … away from trees and buildings, if possible. If you can’t make it outside, look outside from a place as high as possible, such as an upstairs window or rooftop. You don’t have to wait for peak …
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… green and light green patterns. Grow in full sun and periodically refresh the water in the urn for best results. Bring indoors before the first frost. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
Description: If this bird accidentally visits, it can be spotted by its bright red color. …
Type: Birding
… Q. I am tempted by the gorgeous azaleas available now in florist shops. Is it possible for me to plant them in my garden in spring? A. Although all azaleas are members of the … let that deter you! A fully budded indoor azalea plant will provide nonstop blooming color for six to eight weeks this winter. After May 15 (the average last frost date in Chicago), take your azalea plant outside for the summer and place the pot in a partially shaded location in your garden. Before an autumn freeze, bring it …
Type: Plant Info
… bodies with the wonders around us. Next, each person will have the opportunity to find a quiet place at the Garden for individual contemplation: soaking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the … through movement reflections. No previous dance experience is required. Please dress for the weather. Bring a watch and a yoga mat or towel. Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, CEO of …
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… Q. I am growing ornamental gourds for the first time and would like to know when to harvest them. A. Harvest your gourds when the … between 1 and 2 inches of stem attached. Since a gourd is 90 percent water, it is necessary for that water to evaporate through the stem. They can be washed in soapy water, rinsed well and moved to a cool place, out of direct sun to prevent fading. Drying may take up to nine months or more than a year …
Type: Plant Info
… will not have time to heal before the plants go dormant, which could result in winter damage. For more insight, take a class on pruning at the Garden this winter! Lastly, says Tiddens, if … help absorb rainwater, and provide wildlife habitat among other benefits,” he said. It’s best to plant about a month prior to a hard ground freeze, says Dr. Bell, who recommends planting … transformation of quaking aspens and maples. Enjoy the fall color of shrubs on your next visit by strolling the Viburnum Walk near the Home Landscape Garden and the Sensory Garden. …
Type: Plant Info
… soil, and the plant’s history over the years. Tom Tiddens and a plant healthcare specialist’s best friend head out to play fetch. I also work with the horticulturists on preventive care, … of it—maybe a hard rain will wash away any aphids or the ladybugs will get rid of the pests, for instance. People ask me how I track the health of more than 2.6 million plants here. I have … a map and checklist marked with target plants and pests. So a typical volunteer assignment, for example, would be to check the spirea bushes in the Sensory Garden for aphids. From bagworms… …
Type: Blog
… morning mist to the first spring bloom. Society members have held their meetings at the Garden for more than 30 years, appreciating it as a special place to perfect their craft. …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… to the flaring characteristic of the petals. Grow in full sun, humus rich soils and provide for a cool dry dormancy period to initiate flowering. Flowering typically takes place 8 weeks after watering commences (to break the dormancy). Archived Copy: This content was …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
