… White moth orchids feature a blush of pink halo around the cup and are heavily dotted in maroon towards the tips of the petals. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The slightly pointed petals of Junkyard Dog dahlia ( Dahlia 'Junkyard Dog'), which are deep pink … 'Junkyard Dog' blooms are an amazing 7 inches across on sturdy plants that grow to 5 feet. This late-season cultivar, introduced in 2004 and classified as a novelty, doesn't come into … not hardy in the Chicago area and tubers must be dug, cleaned, and stored over winter. Plant this dahlia in full sun in spring, when danger of frost has passed. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Massive dinnerplate sized pure white flowers appear in late September and extend up to the first hard frosts of winter. The flowers are said to glow in the moonlight, bringing an oft-overlooked time to enjoy gardens. Insects and hummingbirds find …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hummocks of finely textured leaves billow below the very dark purplish-red flowers in late summer followed by black seeds in the fall. Thrives in full sun with enough space to showcase the arching form topped by bottlebrush shaped flowers and fruit. Songbirds love the seeds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: The earliest and latest migrant of the brown thrush species can be seen with its characteristic tail bobbing almost anywhere at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Lenhardt Library display in collaboration with the Science Division. Rare books, grafts, grafting knives, and more, that tell the story of grafting through the ages. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… with Chicago Botanic Garden scientist and soil expert Louise Egerton-Warburton, Ph.D., using the same methods that she has used to decipher dirt and restoration riddles in the real world. Try out the science-based procedures that can identify a crime location precisely by revealing the …
Type: Item Detail
… New! Michael Jeffords and Susan Post have circled the globe collecting observations of the natural world. From the “necking” battles of mate-hungry giraffes to the breathtaking beauty of millions of monarch …
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… New! Curious about the intersection of birds, art, and history? Birds in art do not begin and end with John James Audubon. Delve in and learn about the stories of various birds through historic materials, including the works of Mark Catesby and Thomas Bewick, and lesser-known figures in bird conservation such …
Type: Item Detail
… Explore the flavors of the Middle East at this demonstration cooking class featuring recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi and …
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