… days, a barely noticeable inch, and other days, a remarkable 4 or 5 inches. Below the soil is a giant corm, which is a type of underground tuber or bulb (some can weight up to 200 pounds). The titan arum bloom … time. Photo by Elke Wetzig (elya) (Own work) [ GFDL , CC-BY-SA-3.0 or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons What does Spike smell like? Chemically, the scent is a combination …
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… among the longest-lived Christmas trees and most resistant to needle drop. The main downside is that some varieties can be very expensive. Colorado blue spruce ( Picea pungens ‘Procumbens’) … decorating, they do not hold up very well to the dry air indoors. If you select a spruce, it is critical that it is kept away from any sources of heat that might dry it out. The branches are strong and can …
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… The Krasberg Rose Garden is naturally romantic. As with fine wines, the descriptive words for roses are rich and … Morse Earle writes the following in “Old Time Garden” : “The fragrance of the sweetest rose is beyond any other flower scent, it is irresistible, enthralling; you cannot leave it.” Breathe deeply, and perhaps you’ll detect …
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… too. × It’s the English Walled Garden gate! The Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden is a favorite among visitors and was originally created by the noted British landscape architect, … Japanese Garden Bridge? Way to go! In the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden, this bridge is part of what’s called Sansho-En, a Japanese style of gardening. Dr. Koichi Kawana, the … are different from other bridges because it goes quiet at the center. Close Clue: This object is one part of a pair. It’s made of steel but its partner is made of granite. It’s also a place …
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… in your garden? How about marigolds, coleus, a gingko, or a panicle hydrangea? If so, this is a testimony to the many plant explorers who, in the past four centuries, traveled far and wide, for years at a time, in search of new plants. The story of plant exploration is a thrilling chapter in the annals of science. American and foreign botanists often risked … disease, and the dangers of wild animals. Plant exploration continues today. Phil Douglas is the Chicago Botanic Garden’s director of plant collections. He also manages plant exploration …
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… Love is in the air...we ❤️ the date nights, meet-cutes, and anniversaries at the Garden—and watching … lit at night. And at sunset, golden light typically illuminates the bridges. A bridge is a lovely place to start a future with your beloved. Head up the hill between the Japanese Garden and the Arch Bridge. The Puryear Point view is breathtaking—an extended panorama from the Japanese Garden to Evening Island to the Great …
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… to dominate the party. Even if someone brought in better foods that more people enjoy, there is no room on the tables. The kale is everywhere! While not a perfect analogy, this anecdote relays the reasons why buckthorn invasion is detrimental to forest ecosystems. The dinner guests are like the other plants and animals that …
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… Using peonies as a cut flower for floral design is easy, with a few tricks to preserve the health of your plants and flowers. Peonies are the … queen of the garden during their blooming season. From late spring through early summer, there is a beautiful abundance of color and shapes blooming, depending on the variety. Finding a variety that is also fragrant adds to the reward of growing this exquisite flower. Storing peony stems allows …
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… Chamomile Chamomile can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Chamomile’s oil is said to have calming properties. It is a popular herbal tea that is said to help with digestion, insomnia, and the common cold. Its fragrant white flowers with a …
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… Scientist Amy Iler, Ph.D., is part of a research team reviewing major impacts of climate change in polar regions of our … focused on the latest findings in the polar regions: the Arctic and Antarctic. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the earth, resulting in melting ice on sea and land, … Arctic plants. “One of the most fascinating and concerning aspects of warming in the Arctic is the positive feedback between warmer temperatures and melting sea ice, which leads to even …
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