… Of all the flowering shrubs and trees, the most evocative of spring is Magnolia. An ancient woody plant, with a fossil record that dates back 100 million years, … —Lakeside East Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia —English Walled Garden The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias Magnolias for fragrance…magnolias for small spaces…evergreen magnolias…plant expert … Andrew Bunting sorts through the world’s magnificent magnolias in The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias, the newest book in The Plant Lover’s Guide series. Bunting, the Chicago Botanic …
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… in the medium of your choice. Class sessions will be held primarily in the Garden unless there is inclement weather. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=18 …
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… especially the Orienpets, hybrids between the Oriental and Trumpet lilies. “‘Scheherazade’ is an older Orienpet, lacking the fragrance of the newer selections but making up for it with a …
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… of plants. Plant in average soil in full sun and water the first year until the root system is established. …
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… members of the Euphorbiaceae family, this plant's sap contains a white latex substance that is a skin irritant and can be poisonous if swallowed. …
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… The plight of pollinators and nectar-feeding insects is well known. Bees, monarch butterflies, moths, and many lesser-known insects rely mainly on …
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… contrasting with scarlet on the inside and a lemon-yellow base. Tulipa 'Annie Schilder' is a member of the Triumph group of tulips, grown for their long stems and graceful flowers in …
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… Tropical Greenhouse Semitropical Greenhouse Arid Greenhouse Explore the Greenhouses Looking to escape the cold on a snowy winter day? Step into warmth and be immersed in sunlight on a walk … Tropical Greenhouse Semitropical Greenhouse Arid Greenhouse Explore the Greenhouses Looking to escape the cold on a snowy winter day? Step into warmth and be immersed in sunlight on a walk …
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… Interns who are making an impact. The Chicago Botanic Garden's summer interns aren't here to shadow from the sidelines. They came to do the work. Since 2004, the Garden has hosted the 10-week, paid Research Experiences for … Career Continuum , offering relatable, near-peer guidance that students consistently say is one of the most impactful parts of their time at the Garden. Here's what their summer at the …
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… What happens when you try to tell a science story with wild mistletoe? The backstory involves a 6½ hour drive to the Kentucky border and tricky hand-paddling on an overloaded kayak. We thought that mistletoe … theme at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Mistletoe—a plant that typically inspires romance—is actually a parasite. The plant’s roots penetrate the bark of a host plant and steal its …
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