ZAHARA® Fire Zinnia Well branched smaller stature plants are covered with bright orange single zinnia flowers from the height of summer into early fall. The stature and branching habits support the use of this cultivar in containers and flower beds. Nectar rich flowers are visited during the summer by a number of insects while the oil rich seeds in fall are a favorite of …
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… Be inspired by the winter containers at the Garden and learn ways to extend your own into the winter season. Then prepare a container with fresh-cut evergreen boughs and berried or brightly colored branches. Dress for the weather and bring pruners and gloves. Chicago Botanic Garden horticulture staff …
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… Eco-Friendly Cards and Gift Wrap It’s easy and fun to enrich your holiday with eco-friendly alternatives to buying cards and gift wrap. Read on as the Garden offers tips on making holiday greetings and … beauty of homemade ones. They’re surprisingly easy to make. There are a variety of methods for creating your own, but here’s our favorite: First, find some “card stock,” also known as “a …
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… Known to most shade gardeners as coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides brings tropical colors and … hybridizing coleus Over 200 different cultivars are now available. Solid colors have given way to unlikely combinations of poison green with tomato red or mustard yellow with passion pink! … Only some are smooth; some are puckered or quilted, inviting a touch. Most coleus performs best in shaded or semi-shaded gardens; the sun-loving varieties should be marked as such. Even …
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… Discover the world of Carex in the Chicago region. Learn how to identify sedges using a dichotomous key, characteristics of sedges, and the natural habitats where they are found. After learning ways to identify these versatile plants, we will explore the McDonald Woods, which is home to many Carex species. Dress for the weather. Jim Jabcon, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… The holidays will soon be upon us. When it comes to the gardeners in your life, there are plenty of gift-giving ideas. An avid gardener can never … plants, tools, books, or other items to make the garden a work of art. Stumped about what to get? Here are a dozen suggestions to inspire you. Books There are many field guides to help … and your gardener will be good to grow. Find more ideas at the Garden Shop on your next visit. Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who lives and gardens in Palos Park, …
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… of prairie surrounded by pavement and farmland. Their future largely depends on our ability to restore the prairies they evolved with—but in countless prairie restorations, the violets are … and how all these factors influence genetic diversity—things get complicated. “As we developed best practices for reintroducing violets, we started thinking about all these missing species and … and let common blue violets ( Viola sororia ) grow in your turfgrass, and you’ll be on your way to creating a great spangled fritillary paradise. Learn more about gardening for butterflies. …
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… Enhance your holiday decorations with a festive, living centerpiece garden for a tabletop or mantel. The centerpiece will feature blooming and colorful foliage plants with accents for the holiday season. Discover how to refresh the potted garden for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Learn about culture and care, plant selection, and whimsical ways to brighten your living centerpiece. All materials are included. Please bring gloves and apron if …
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… Scientists report new nonnative bee species for state of Illinois. Andrea Gruver, a student in the Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern … bee, Megachile apicalis . This finding is part of Gruver’s graduate research, which aims to understand the effects of urbanization on the wild bees of the Chicago region. All of the bees … harbor diverse bee communities, but they may be made up of more nonnative bee species compared to natural areas. As urbanization grows worldwide, it is important to monitor the spread of …
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… Meadow-making has become a captivating trend, often referred to as The New Naturalism, The New American Garden, The New Perennial Movement, Meadowscaping, and … and other creatures. And they serve all of us, too. A meadow—no matter what size—is a place for relaxation, play, nature observation, stormwater capture, and much more. And meadowscaping … to call it, this natural garden style is not only trending and sustainable, it’s here to stay. Visit Immerse yourself in Evening Island , which sits between the formality of the English Walled …
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