… 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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… Soon after, the boxes arrive at the Roberti Community House in nearby Waukegan. From grower to giver, this lifeline is set in motion each Wednesday to help feed the neediest families. “Many of our families are living paycheck to paycheck and …
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… Ask any of our horticulturists to name the most important job in their gardens right now and they’ll all answer the same way: … hate, focusing on the top ten weeds most commonly found in gardens in the Chicago area. What is a weed? Essentially, it’s a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to be. Weeds are … those who forget to wear gloves and goggles while removing it. Like all weeds, buckthorn is best removed when small. Dig the plant up entirely. Not sure if that sapling is a buckthorn? …
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… New! Learn how to produce all those plants you are learning to name in this hands-on class. Gain a practical understanding of production methods, basic … techniques. We will also discuss watering requirements, soil preferences, and crop care. Class is held in our production greenhouses, so you will have an opportunity to see what methods of …
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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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… for this introductory webinar where you’ll hear about Budburst’s research projects, learn how to participate, and have any questions answered by the Budburst team. Budburst is a community science project hosted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Anyone can participate in … projects that focus on plants, climate change, and plant-animal interactions. All you have to do is observe plants near you. Register now …
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… New! In this live demonstration class, learn how to make and assemble boxes and other various hive equipment. Wil will go over different cuts, how to source materials, and how to prepare recycled sources. Ear protection will be provided. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, …
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… New! See, touch, smell, and taste common ways to use herbal preparations including dried, capsules, decoctions, infusions, salves, tinctures, … flower remedies. Learn an herbal view of how “dis-ease” gradually builds in the body, and ways to reverse that process. Walk into the gardens to become acquainted with various herbs (wild and cultivated). Realize what to put in an herbal …
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… Do you have areas in your garden with lots of beautiful perennials? Learn tips and tricks to spread the wealth to other garden areas by dividing perennials in the fall. Explore the basics, then head outside to put these skills into practice. Bring gloves. Dress for the weather. Heather Sherwood, senior …
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