… Meet the bees of the McCormick Place Rooftop Farm …and try their honey! Check out our video to learn more about the honey harvesting process. Iris Michael (second from left), Fred Daniels … food systems, and environmental science at Loyola University. She views the Rooftop Farm as a way to contribute to local food systems, and the bees as a critical component of that mission. … Rodeo Farm honey at the Garden Shop, or in the market at Farm on Ogden while supplies last. Visit our farms! Come check out the McCormick Place Rooftop Farm, as well as Farm on Ogden, …
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… From runways to rainforests, plants stole the spotlight in 2025. Here are the stories that made us fall for … our own: “Back in 1991, Princess Margaret dedicated the English Walled Garden during a royal visit,” said Senior Horticulturist Heather Sherwood. “There’s another Princess here, too: a … still stands tall today.” Think growing orchids is hard? Try starting from seed. People can't get enough of these divas, even if they’re famously fussy. Case in point: Different wild orchids …
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… Espalier is a method of training and pruning a tree or shrub, forcing it to grow flat against a wall or a free-standing trellis. Although it originated in the Middle Ages as a way to grow fruit inside the safety of castle walls, many nonfruiting plants, including yews, … stems, or spurs, that will ultimately produce apples. Mail-order catalogs are often the best source for selecting trees to espalier. Popular varieties hardy to the Chicago area include …
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… Citizen Science Academy Learn how to better engage your students, visitors, or program participants with the natural world through citizen science. Citizen Science Academy courses use Budburst as a case study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science effectively in a … ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Current Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA …
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Description: The only visiting raptor may be seen in the woodland in summer, or more likely, flying over in September in large flocks or kettles of at 50 or more. …
Type: Birding
… This species of bladdernut from the eastern Caucasus region is grown for its very fragrant white flowers that produce ornamental "bladdernuts" that persist well into winter. Fall color is a golden yellow on this suckering shrub that matures to 10 feet in height and will eventually form a clump about 6 feet wide. It is very attractive to honey bees. Archeological records indicate this species was grown in containers so it could be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Calla lilies Star of Bethlehems Ranunculus Eucalyptus Leatherleaf ferns Alstroemeria How to host a floral centerpiece gathering Here’s a simple way to add a personal touch and conversation piece to your holiday table—host a … arranging before. On the other hand, I will find any excuse to make a flower arrangement. I get great joy from pairing store-bought flowers with backyard branches, seasonal buds, and …
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… Description: This bird of the stunted northern forest makes a rare visit if it strays east of its normal plains migration route. It is visible across the Garden and …
Type: Birding
… the better. Zinnias fit the bill on all three counts. And more. In fact, they're one of the best flowers that smart gardeners can put to work in their gardens. Zinnias are planted in nearly every one of our 27 display gardens. One … maintenance. Since they're fast-growing, they shade out weeds. They don't require much in the way of fertilizing (just an occasional well-balanced mix), and they don't need mulching. …
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… Passiflora vitifolia is a spectacular red-flowered passion vine native to a broad region stretching from Costa Rica to northwestern South America. The deeply lobed … resemble those of grapes—the grape genus is Vitis. The leaves are an important food source for larvae of Heliconius butterfly species; the adults visit the flowers to obtain nectar. Pollinated flowers are followed by 5-inch, speckled, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
