… I put together my top five picks for all-around best Midwest plants after being contacted by editors at Midwest Living magazine. Polling a … plants and then came up with a list of great plants that gardeners can count on. (I was happy to note some of the winners are proven perennials from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s trials , as … it in the right spot and water it. Best for Sun ‘Joanna Reed’ catmint ( Nepeta ‘Joanna Reed’) is one of the tidiest catmints I’ve ever grown, an attribute that cinched a top rating in our …
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… Commitment to Indigenous Communities As a leader in plant conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and inclusion, it is our responsibility to recognize the original Indigenous caretakers of the land on which the … As a leader in plant conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and inclusion, it is our responsibility to recognize the original Indigenous caretakers …
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… Iris ‘Carol Ellen Ramsey’ is an amazing blend of colors that demands to be noticed. The standards are a blend of pale … and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… well ahead of the first day of spring. “ As senior director of horticulture, it’s hard for me to single out the season’s highlights; there will be a ton. But even after spending more than 40 … window for the peak display. Our Crescent Garden tulip display Typically peaking in May, the 26,000 tulips in the Crescent Garden are a sight to behold and a much-anticipated event for many … the Garden this spring . Plan your visit today. Other Tips Watch our social media channels and website for updates on what’s in bloom. The Garden stays open until 7 p.m. , starting April 1. …
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… The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can help Is this the year to try bigleaf hydrangea, tea olive, or another plant that you think only grows … Gardeners use it as a general guide, for instance, to decide which perennials to buy that might survive the winter. The map also may help you decide when to bring in tropical …
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… nearby. Inside and out, homes beckon with welcoming lights. Whatever your holiday, it’s easy to be eco-friendly this year when you decorate. Décor. Can the Plastic . For the past 50 years, … plastics, but these days—especially with the ease of online searches—it’s not difficult to locate decorative holiday items for purchase made of wood, or recycled glass or metal. … light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a …
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… It is hard not to be enamored by the incredible flowering diversity at the Chicago Botanic Garden … and phlox, overlapping with the early summer blooms such as echinacea and milkweed, there is an overabundance of blooms, making it a joyful month to visit our gardens. It would be easy to draw parallels between the rainbow of summer colors and …
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… that spark color in the dormant prairie remnants of early spring are sought by everyone trying to recreate or restore prairies. However, this pretty little spring wildflower has proved difficult to establish in prairie restorations. It’s not that this species is rare. In fact, it occurs abundantly in high-quality remnants of natural prairie. Yet, it is …
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