It has been an unusually mild December, and some of you may be seeing “springlike” growth in your home gardens. Plus, you are tempted to get out in the garden. Here’s what you can expect: Bulbs and perennials: Any new growth present now will experience a freeze in the very near future. That will have … Continue reading Spring in December?
Sometimes spring just doesn’t want to arrive. Sometimes it can’t wait to burst forth with flowers and foliage and make everything look fresh and new. This year definitely falls into the first category, but this isn’t a bad thing. It gives us time to appreciate some things that might otherwise be overlooked by the flashier … Continue reading Unexpected Signs of Spring
Sure, it snowed just three days into spring—it’s Chicago! This week we’re set to hit the magic temperature, 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and here’s what it will trigger in your garden. ©2015 Chicago Botanic Garden and my.chicagobotanic.org
My favorite moment of spring is the blooming of daffodils. But this year, I am adding a new highlight: the uplifting sound of…frogs. I have to admit, I’ve never heard such spring peeping at the Chicago Botanic Garden before. But last weekend, as I enjoyed several long walks here (including one with my sons … Continue reading Spring Chorus
Are you tired of winter? Silly question—we all are. Spring is way overdue. Cheer up! The Garden has an answer to the dragged-out-winter blues: Vertverre™ (green vision) glasses. Put on a pair of these specially designed glasses and you’ll see the drab landscape turn into a time when spring came six weeks early. Our sense … Continue reading Springvision comes to the Garden!
