… Golden chain tree is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is noted for its pendulous axillary racemes of … tall as a tree and 15-20’ tall as a shrub. Trifoliate, clover-like, medium green leaves (to 3” long) produce little fall color. ‘Vossii’ is a cultivar that produces pea-like yellow … racemes to 24” long in a profuse and often spectacular late spring bloom. Flowers give way to seedpods that ripen in the fall. All parts of this tree are poisonous. …
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… Alice oakleaf hydrangea, selected from parents native to the southeast United States, is a deciduous shrub with lobed leaves that resemble oak leaves. The flowers of the oakleaf … and turn to purplish-pink in fall. The glossy, deep-green leaves in spring and summer give way to burgundy-red fall color. The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub with four seasons of interest, …
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… has an upright habit and approaches the size of a small tree. White flowers in May give way to red to black fruits; fall foliage is burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
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… Botanic Garden with a tour of the bonsai collection. Stop at the Rose Terrace Bar on the way to the Bonsai Courtyard to purchase a beverage if you wish. Then proceed to the courtyard to hear … of the trees' origins, and learn about styles, bonsai containers, and display principles. This is a tour, not a workshop, and no tools or trees are required. Dress for the weather. Chris …
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… Fragmented Landscapes Need Fire to Thrive The Chicago Botanic Garden sets one-quarter of its land on fire every year. These … our fragmented landscapes in Illinois, burning the Garden’s natural areas gives them the best chance to thrive with so much working against them,” said Jim Jabcon, prairie ecologist at … fire helps the seeds we spread take root and thrive,” said Evans. “It only became this way because of fires over time.” Burning questions? How do you know when to burn? …
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… The Crimean linden is a hybrid whose parentage is thought to be the littleleaf linden ( T. cordata ) and the bigleaf … flowers that appear in drooping clusters that are attractive to bees. These give way to conspicuous, but sterile, nutlets that ripen in late summer. It prefers moist, fertile, …
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… At the Chicago Botanic Garden, our staff community is working on being intentional in the way we do our work. In September 2022, we introduced a new … and trust and transparency. These values guide the work of our community and are our day-to-day actions that tie together everything we do. This new set of values prompted many questions …
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… New! The key to a great pie begins with the crust—flaky, flavorful, and tender. Learn to make an all-butter crust as well as a vegan crust. These delectable foundations pave the way for flawless pies that will satisfy a variety of guests. Emily Paster, cookbook author and …
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… you’re just getting started or working with an established school garden, this conference is for you. Presenters will provide tips on plant selection and care, with hands-on … demonstrations of techniques for working with soil and plants while making connections to your curriculum. This year’s conference will highlight ways to use gardening to support Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards across grade …
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… Enhance your love for watercolor through natural paintings. Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make …
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