… their flower buds and leaves. Underneath them, small but spectacular wildflowers continue to bloom and bees (and the occasional hummingbird) are buzzing around collecting nectar and … rural homeowners planted attractive natives on their property, their efforts would go a long way to supporting wildlife and providing enjoyment. After all, who doesn’t like watching birds … from the nest looking for suitable food. As Doug Tallamy writes in his book, “Nature’s Best Hope,” (Timber Press, 2019), “To realize the ecological potential of our landscapes, most of …
Type: Plant Info
… foliage are loaded with nectar, attracting a large number of pollinator insects. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moisture retentive soils and allow room for the plant to moderately spread by rhizomes over the years. Late summer these plants are swarmed by an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… along Lake Cook Road between the Skokie River and the Garden entrance. It is a testament to the value that even the smallest of areas bring when it comes to supporting natural species and processes. Before restoration work began in 2010, this area … native species to the site, transforming it into a beautiful and diverse landscape on display for the vehicles, pedestrians, and bikers that pass by the Garden. The roadside location of this …
Type: Page
… creating inclusive, supportive spaces is essential. Dementia Friendly America was launched to help communities create these spaces. In July 2019, Glencoe became recognized as a Dementia … Glencoe and the Chicago Botanic Garden partner to offer meaningful, nature-based experiences for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. On September 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 … find out more information on using the Garden’s free wheelchairs and ECV’s: chicagobotanic.org/visit/accessibility . …
Type: Event for Calendar
… 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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… 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
… presence at the back of borders, sometimes reblooming in lavender, pink, or white all the way to October. Some of these perennials have a lovely fragrance (leading more than one species to be … Hawke has been conducting his second trial of garden phlox, looking for plants with the best resistance to powdery mildew so that gardeners need not fume at the fungus or bother with …
Type: Plant Info
… How to See Them Through the Winter January seems like an unlikely time to talk orchids, yet they're at the top of our minds at the Garden this month, as we prepare for the Orchid Show. This got us thinking: how does a smart gardener care for orchids in the … Humidity below 50 percent? Might be time to break out a humidifier. One favorite (and easy) way to raise winter humidity in a small way is to set up a pebble tray. Fill a shallow tray (a …
Type: Plant Info
Description: If this rare western bird of shrubby habitats visits the Garden, it can be spotted in any location. …
Type: Birding
Description: When this rare northern bird visits, it is usually in fruiting trees, and it often accompanies cedar waxwings. …
Type: Birding
