… Early November is a good time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in containers to be "forced" into early indoor … an unheated garage or shed, a window well filled with 12 inches of mulch to cover the pot, or in a sealed plastic bag in a refrigerator free of ripening fruit — places where temperatures will …
Type: Plant Info
… of 50 years. More than 675 people who joined when the Chicago Botanic Garden first opened in 1972 are still members today. Here’s what a few of those inaugural members had to say about … an introduction to the world’s wonder to them, and it was a way to find a little bit of peace in our otherwise crazy lives. … I taught for a number of years, and I had copious papers to … Halloween [Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns]. It gets bigger and better every year. [The Garden is] just a wonderful space without intrusions to enjoy the beauty of nature.” –June Hamer …
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… Maiden Grass has deep green strap like foliage with an upright tan tassel flowers. It is a warmer season grass, low maintenance, and requires low water usage once established. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tall (145’) tree is native to . It has no tolerance for shade, salt exposure, or air pollution, but it can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Salvia verticilata ‘Endless Love’ (Endless Love Lilac Sage) is an outstanding selection of this Old World native sage grown for its big, fuzzy, deep green …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full sun and moderate moisture conditions. From March to June it has chartreuse blooms. It is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavoring. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>This evergreen perennial is native to east Africa and needs bright, indirect indoor light with dry moisture conditions to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fragrant salmon pink blooms that attract birds and butterflies. Disease resistant foliage is a huge advantage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This weeping, evergreen specimen is native to Mexico and needs moderate indoor light and moderate moisture conditions to reach a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… conditions to reach a height of 1 foot. From April to May it produces showy yellow flowers. It is a ground cover or an understory. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
