The Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant breeder, Jim Ault, shows you how he hybridizes lilies in his backyard. You can learn more about lilies at the Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Show on July 10 and 11 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Visit chicagobotanic.org/plantshows for more information.
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Creating Baptisia Hybrids
Dr. Jim Ault, plant breeder at the Chicago Botanic Garden, explains how he created four new Baptisia hybrids. Dr. Ault selects the most interesting plants from his breeding program and introduces them to the trade through Chicagoland Grows. Visit chicagolandgrows.org for more information on these hybrids and other plants Dr. Ault has created.
How to Identify and Pull Garlic Mustard
Joan O’Shaughnessy, ecologist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, shows us how to identify garlic mustard and explains the importance of removing it and other invasive plants to protect our native habitats. You can learn about this and so much more at World Environment Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden on June 5, 2010. Visit chicagobotanic.org/wed for more information.
How to Plant a Tree
Cindy Baker, manager of horticultural services at the Chicago Botanic Garden, shows you how to properly plant a tree. Cindy will join other horticulture staff on Saturday, June 5th, for World Environment Day at the Garden. Staff will do demonstrations about eco-friendly lawn care, “green” rose garden care, proper planting and mulching and successful composting for fruit and vegetable gardens. Go to chicagobotanic.org/wed for more information about World Environment Day.
How to Plant a Hanging Basket
Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, shows us how to plant a side-planted moss-lined hanging basket for shade to enjoy this summer. You can find plants for your hanging basket at A Bloomin’ Festival on May 14-16 or you can buy them already planted at the sale. Visit chicagobotanic.org/bloomin for more information.