… Chicago area. These gardens come in all shapes and sizes and fall on a wide spectrum of costs. For today, we’re focusing on how to create your very own home horticultural therapy garden—or … Garden, as well as off-site gardens, horticultural therapists utilize raised, round containers for planting. We recommend that you purchase a planter of decent size (24 to 28 inches in … at the Chicago Botanic Garden to instruct you on fun and simple gardening basics; just come visit us and ask! Happy gardening! …
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… gone forever. Then there were those species that had reached such critically low numbers that, for all practical purposes, they were functionally extinct for me. Birds like the prairie chickens, barely holding on in postage stamp-sized grasslands that … eyes to the sky and you may be rewarded with a glimpse of our national symbol. Next time you visit, don't forget your zoom lens and binoculars to catch a glimpse of the Garden’s cast of …
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… Carex. While they are grass-like, they differ in having triangular stems. One popular species for gardens and containers is Carex oshimensis . Most varieties of Japanese sedge have variegated … self-seeding may occur. Scope out lenten roses in the Shida Evaluation Garden on your next visit. Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ is green all summer—and winter—long Big blue lilyturf ( Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’) Big blue lilyturf is a tough, drought-tolerant ground cover for sun or shade. It is a slow spreader, unlike the aggressive and commonly used L. spicata . It …
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… Spike brought the nation’s—and even the world’s—attention to the Garden, as we waited for our first-ever flowering titan to open up in all its stinky and colorful glory. The event—and … During those weeks, Spike became my life, 24/7, day and night…and I became “Titan Tim,” for sure. The power of one plant… Wow! “When is he going to bloom?” That was the number one … fans, and “groupies.” He had such a large following, and I often saw some of the same people visit day after day! I heard and received so many positive comments from visitors. People said …
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… Volunteer Opportunities Thank you for your interest in joining our Volunteer team at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Our new volunteer intake has paused for the season. We will be sending an email to schedule phone interviews sometime after January … they are received. We ask that you please refrain from using our volunteer login, as it is for current volunteers only and not an application. Please note that the Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… & Blooms, I noticed a crepuscular , cosmopolitan imago puddling in order to prepare for an upcoming lek . What did I just say? The vocabulary surrounding Lepidoptera can be very … as “emerging” or even “hatching” from their pupal state. The correct scientific term for this is actually “eclosion.” If you want to impress (or possibly annoy) your friends, tell … about our amazing collection of butterflies. Expect to be quizzed on them during your next visit to Butterflies & Blooms ! Postman comparison images by Notafly (self-made Own …
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… at 3 p.m. Grab & Go available until 3 p.m. Additional Dining Locations Garden Grille: Closed for the season Rose Terrace Bar: Closed for the season The Garden Vine: Closed for the season Garden Shop 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily Greenhouses Open during Garden hours Plant …
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… Citizen Science Academy FAQ Get Course Credit for Your Work Are continuing education credits available? Yes! Optional semester credit hours of … Teacher Enhancement Program. Courses offered through the Citizen Science Academy are eligible for two (four-week courses) or one (two-week courses) continuing education credits. How do the … or college credits? The optional graduate-level semester relicensure credits offered for each course are applicable for recertification in Colorado and are generally accepted …
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… Plant Evaluation Garden The Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden is one of three sites for the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program, where scientists study plants to determine which are best suited for midwestern gardens and those in similar climates. Sun-loving herbaceous perennials are the focus in this area, but look for shrub trials, too. Visitors are invited to see this research for themselves and pick their …
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… mission is to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Classes are available for every age, interest, and skill level with instruction by experts in their fields. With hundreds of classes to choose from each year, you will find the perfect match for your interests at the Regenstein School. Gift certificates for the Chicago Botanic Garden can be used for classes, programs, membership, and more. For more …
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