… Description: This bird of the stunted northern forest makes a rare visit if it strays east of its normal plains migration route. It is visible across the Garden and …
Type: Birding
… against cancer, high blood pressure, depression, stress, and more. Take a walk in nature to improve your mood and your health. A recent National Geographic article noted that advances in neuroscience and psychology have provided scientists with more tools to look at the way nature affects our brains and bodies. According to the article, “These … . “Nature doesn’t just have one or two active ingredients,” she told the university’s College News . “It’s more like a multivitamin that provides us with all sorts of the nutrients we need. …
Type: Blog
… the world through artist Anthony Rowe’s eyes. His creation, Singularity, is a breathtaking 26-foot sphere of light and movement from the UK—featuring thousands of points of light pulsing, … behind the work, about wonder, persistence, and why nature makes the perfect backdrop for the digital cosmos. What do you hope people feel when they experience Singularity? All of our works, including Singularity , are meant to transport people out of the everyday grind for a while—to sit there and just go, wow . It’s …
Type: Blog
… higher than the surrounding soil. Visit Chicagoland Grows for suggestions on trees and plants best suited for the Chicago area. Break the cycle When you bring home a containerized plant, you … must be broken before planting or the roots will eventually strangle the plant. Here's what to do: For container-grown shrubs and small trees, take a sharp pair of pruners and vertically … of showy imports that can actually harm your plantings. Look for organic, composted types, and buy in bulk to save money. Though they are often free for the taking, avoid using wood chips over …
Type: Plant Info
… The dark pink buds of Rhododendron yakusimanum ‘Mist Maiden’ open to apple blossom pink and gracefully age to white on an evergreen shrub that rarely grows over 5’ … to thrive achieved by planting on well drained sands (old Lake Michigan ridge lines are the best example) or completely replacing the high pH heavy clay soils native to this region with a … hard way. Bee keepers always make sure there is a wide variety of flowers for their bees to visit, in addition to Rhododendrons, to avoid any issues with toxicity. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The dark pink buds of Rhododendron yakushimanum ‘Mist Maiden’ open to apple blossom pink and gracefully age to white on an evergreen shrub that rarely grows more … to thrive, achieved by planting on well-drained sands (old Lake Michigan ridge lines are the best example) or completely replacing the high pH heavy clay soils native to this region with a … hard way. Bee keepers always make sure there is a wide variety of flowers for their bees to visit, in addition to Rhododendron plants, to avoid any issues with toxicity. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… indoors will be too complicated or difficult or messy. But nature makes it easy. A seed exists to sprout, and given the right conditions, it will do so with great determination. Sowing Seeds … annuals and vegetables that come from places with a longer growing season than Chicago—are best given a head start inside where it's warm, beginning in late February or March for some … to find their way between its particles. Potting mix is generally too dense; it's better to buy a sterile seed-starting mix. The mix must be sterile because cleanliness is crucial: New …
Type: Plant Info
… Passiflora vitifolia is a spectacular red-flowered passion vine native to a broad region stretching from Costa Rica to northwestern South America. The deeply lobed … resemble those of grapes—the grape genus is Vitis. The leaves are an important food source for larvae of Heliconius butterfly species; the adults visit the flowers to obtain nectar. Pollinated flowers are followed by 5-inch, speckled, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… support the Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program, offering students the opportunity to learn all aspects of organic farming. Vegetarian and dietary restrictions can be accommodated … to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via email once your order is received. Tickets … are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Event will occur rain or shine. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440. Tickets also available at the Visitor Center. …
Type: Item Detail
… onion. In Chicago-area gardens, the ornamental onions producing rhizomes are better adapted to our heavy soils that often get excessively wet during periodic rainy periods. Plant in full sun in average soils and avoid crowding, shading, or disturbing the plant for several years. It will slowly increase in size to form a beautiful display. Honeybees in particular are fond of onion flowers, but close …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
