… A native of the Rocky Mountains, this ornamental specimen can attain heights of 30 to 50 feet. It is a stately, pyramidal-shaped evergreen tree with pale, flat, bluish-green … needles. The white fir withstands city conditions better than any other fir and is resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the Midwest. …
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… Cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ) is a native perennial considered one of Illinois' Best Plants. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, cardinal flower is blooming at the water's edge of Spider Island, where it can grow in full sun because the soil is constantly moist. Hummingbirds searching for nectar are especially fond of the cardinal flower's tubular red flowers. …
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… constantly on the move. Birds, deer, and even water animals cross trails, roads, and waterways to seek food or habitats that are necessary for their survival, and the seeds of plants can … our air clean–which has health benefits for us all, including those with asthma. One of the best ways to learn more about those green spaces, and the animals and plants that are found … can take you a full 22 miles south through the Forest Preserves. For a shorter excursion, visit the Garden’s McDonald Woods . These woods have always been here, but species such as …
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… is a low growing suckering shrub that is not fussy about soil pH, texture or moisture but does best in full sun. Because of the suckering nature, it is best planted where it can slowly … disturbing neighboring trees or shrubs. Relatively pest free and completely hardy. Prune only to shape soon after the flowers have passed so the new growth will have plenty of time to form … selected from plants found growing in the Balkans. The shrubby habit provides a hiding place for wildlife. …
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… noticed a tall, vertical grass, planted en masse , swaying in the wind at the entrance to the mall, in your neighbor’s yard, or most likely, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Feather reed grass ( Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’) has, for good reason, become a staple in perennial gardens. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl … Foerster’s Lasting Imprint on the World of Horticulture,” Cubits.org (blog), April 26, 2010, http://cubits.org/articlesongardening/articles/view/325/ . Van Sweden, James. …
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… Burnstein Hall – Free demonstration from 1-4 pm on Saturday in Alsdorf Auditorium - Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect growing information. (registration fees apply). To register and see the full list of workshop visit midwestbonsai.org Watch Chicago Botanic Garden Bonsai Curator, Chris Baker, as he shows an …
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… start shutting down soon after Labor Day. That’s changed. “Back then, we were getting ready to pack it in,” says Tom Soulsby, senior horticulturist for the Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, and the Linden Allée. Tom is responsible for curating and … the rose collection involves editing. “We had a lot of older roses that weren’t hardy or the best for a Midwest garden—hard to manage, fussy, and they got a bad rap,” Tom says. When the …
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… areas of my garden? A. Looking in garden centers today, with choices ranging from white stone to shredded cypress to cocoa shells, it appears the selection of mulch materials is never-ending. One of the best mulches for garden beds originates in your own backyard. It’s compost. The decomposed organic matter in …
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… green and light green patterns. Grow in full sun and periodically refresh the water in the urn for best results. Bring indoors before the first frost. …
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… This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow vegetables in the winter. Whether you are growing in-ground or in raised beds, what are …
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