… forests of the Missouri Ozarks? And why did we need a desiderata? The first question is easy—we were on the trail of specific wildflowers and woody plants to preserve and add to our … persimmon) was collected on a 4-foot-tall tree in Mark Twain National Forest because it is unusual to see fruit on a tree of such short stature. In a similar fashion, Symphoricarpos …
Type: Blog
… David Cantwell is the assistant horticulturist for the Garden Wall and Berm—the exterior plantings at the …
Type: Staff bio
… loss. “Getting so many scientists with such a vast range of expertise together in one place is a step in the right direction. We will focus on understanding and conserving species and …
Type: Research
… known for their diverse dinosaurs and early mammals during the Mesozoic era, but very little is known about the plants that constitute habitats that supported all terrestrial life in this …
Type: Research
… sites on the road to recovery.” Havens, with Jacob Zeldin and other Garden colleagues, is using the grant to test this novel restoration method in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, …
Type: Research
… the entrance of the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA). The program’s leader is Vincent Gomez, manager of horticultural therapy services at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “The … lessons about connecting with the natural world. “I didn’t know the environment itself is used as therapy and that sensory gardens could have a meaning and remind you of a memory. I … different gardens are affecting the community. There are places here in Chicago where there is nature and where we can connect with the healing abilities of plants,” said Hernandez. After …
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… 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 question on everyone’s mind, both at the Garden … fascinating. Thank you for bringing this to Chicago!” From Marjorie R. : “The anticipation is killing me! I’m going to be one of those people showing up at 2 a.m. I have been watching the … of us at the Garden, we simply can’t thank you enough. The silver lining in the story of Spike is that we have more titans to come. Seven other Amorphophallus titanum plants are in various …
Type: Blog
… center petals in a contrasting color to the outer, larger petals. The hybridizing of peonies is an ongoing science, with new introductions marketed every year. Peonies can be grown as … in the spring as potted plants or in the fall as bare tuberous roots. Cultivate the planting site thoroughly, add compost, and water well. In the fall, set the swollen roots no more than 2 …
Type: Plant Info
… This work was recently published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Oikos . The article is available here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/oik.07526 …
Type: Research
… Breadfruit ( Artocarpus altilis ) is a traditional staple crop in Oceania that has been introduced throughout the tropics. This …
Type: Research
