… <p>You have to look closely at the fronds to see why <em>jArachniodes</em> standishii is commonly known as … radises, the "ribs" of each frond, are above the surface of the leaf, rather than recessed the way the way they are in most other ferns. Though it's not evergreen it does keep it's delicate … mountain forests in Korea, Japan, and southern China which explains its hardiness and its need for part to full shade and consistently moist soil. It's perfect for a woodland garden, or a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Vibrant and muted colors, along with large variations of green, combine to allow photography students to capture the colors of nature. Contrast and texture enhance the drama of color intensity. Students learn camera settings and adjustments for each color as the class visits different parts of the Garden. Prerequisite: Beginning …
Type: Item Detail
… Yesterday we moved our first titan arum ( Amorphophallus titanum ), “Spike,” to the Semitropical Greenhouse. Now we are all watching and waiting for Spike to bloom—a dream of the Chicago Botanic Garden for 12 years! Finally, in the next ten days or so, …
Type: Blog
… cold, and sometimes snowy. But inclement weather shouldn’t stop homeowners from being able to enjoy views of their garden from inside their homes. With careful attention to selecting … not make you love winter, but they might help you appreciate the season in a beautiful new way. Exfoliating Bark Trees and large shrubs with exfoliating bark add visual interest all year … a third of the oldest stems back to the ground to encourage new, more colorful stems. It is best to cut coral willow stems completely to the ground each year. Ornamental Grasses Ornamental …
Type: Plant Info
… Conservation Science Center features a green roof that underscores the Garden’s commitment to plant conservation. Combining practical benefits with aesthetic appeal, the Green Roof Garden also provides an opportunity for research and education, serving as a living laboratory. The Plant Science Center’s Green Roof … becoming increasingly popular, but little research has been done to determine which plants are best suited for this extreme environment. The Garden’s evaluation of plants atop the Daniel F. …
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… Welcome to high summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where color, scent, and the play of light on water await you at nearly every turn. A perfect way to experience the lush abundance of the season is with a walk around the Garden’s 2.6-mile … shoreline challenges and water fluctuations. Here is another chance to cross over the water to visit the gardens up close; foregoing that option and continuing the perimeter walk, however, we …
Type: Walks
… has transformed a formerly degraded oak woodland remnant into a natural treasure. It is home to five community types and a startling amount of plant and animal diversity. When restoration … the invasion of exotic species. Our ecologists, along with dedicated volunteers, have worked for decades on repairing and restoring this woodland habitat. In 2013, these efforts were … Center. Spring ephemerals put on quite a show in springtime, and the nature trail is a great way to experience fall color in the Woods. Many Garden programs use McDonald Woods as an outdoor …
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… of the printing press in the fifteenth century sparked an unprecedented enthusiasm for plants. Inspired by some of the first books to be printed—classical Greek and Roman botanical texts—early Renaissance botanists set out to … invaluable tool for sharing botanical discoveries. Plant-based medical reference books became best-sellers, while beautifully illustrated volumes introduced new and desirable plants from all …
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… extends 20 miles north from Chicago. The Chicago Botanic Garden has long been a destination for riders who begin and end rides at the 385-acre oasis of spectacular scenery. For many cyclists, the alternative has been to ride up or down the very steep incline of Lake Cook Road on the roadway. The Garden, in … multiuse path a lovely improvement for reaching the Garden, as well as returning after their visit. Hop on your bicycle, don your walking shoes, and come experience the Garden from a new …
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… Q. I would like to use some of the flowering shrubs on my property and cut branches to force indoors for late-winter color. What is the best way to do this? A. Branches from most flowering trees or shrubs can be successfully forced after …
Type: Plant Info
