… Association. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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… This is a dwarf hybrid (8 feet tall, 6 feet wide) that blooms with showy panicles of red flowers in …
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… English | Spanish I would like to honor a great figure in the world of plants. Her name was Ynes Enriquetta Julietta Mexia. Ynes … one of the most accomplished botanical explorers and plant collectors of her time. Her story is not widely known but deserves recognition. An American of Mexican descent, Mexia embodies the … the “achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.” When I was honored to be part of an international plant collecting trip …
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… tree, pink-ball dombeya ( Dombeya wallichii ) features rounded, hanging clusters of flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Native to east Africa and Madagascar, the genus is a highly sought-after ornamental in USDA Zones 9 and warmer. The genus name celebrates the …
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… first opened in 1972 are still members today. Here’s what a few of those inaugural members had to say about what the Garden has meant to them. Click on each member below to read their full quotes! Nancy Mandel “It’s absolutely … 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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… small, heart-shaped, marbled green and creamy-white leaves growing on wiry stems. It is great for topiaries or climbing brick walls. Filtered light and moderate amounts of water are …
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… Minima white pine is a rounded, slow-growing dwarf conifer with dark brown branches, thin twigs, and narrow, short, …
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… the top piece of newspaper moist by spritzing it with water. Worms need a moist environment to thrive and this sheet will reduce water loss and create a barrier between the food and the … the top paper and bedding and add the food on one side. Cover the food with bedding, again to reduce pests. Adding food on only one side will make it easier to know when and how fast the … explore a new place without drying out. Think of it as worms vacationing! Unfortunately, it is a risky venture, because a hungry robin may be lurking or they may not get back underground …
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… greenhouse at the Regenstein Center. Though Ortiz dreamed of following in their footsteps to become a farmer, circumstances led him to forge a different path to honor the land and his ancestors. Now at the Chicago Botanic Garden, … was food for me growing up, and for my ancestors,” Ortiz said. “For many people, this plant is just a weed. To me and my family and ancestors, it was one of our sacred foods and a staple …
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… This is a small tree (23 feet high, 17 feet wide) that blooms in spring with panicles of red or …
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