Chicago Botanic Garden – Page 14

A beginner’s guide to growing nutritious, delicious microgreens in your kitchen

March 6, 2020 at 1:36 p.m.

I am interested in using more microgreens and would like some advice on how to grow them at home. –Tim Appleton, Highland Park Microgreens are the sprouted seeds of various...

How to prune tree branches while preventing infection

March 2, 2020 at 11:20 a.m.

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and...

Amaryllis’ failure to grow could be a sign of overwatering

February 13, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.

My friends gave me the impression that amaryllises were easy to bring into flower at home. I potted mine three weeks ago and have not seen any growth yet. Do...

Moth orchids are among the easiest orchids to care for in a home.

Easy-to-grow moth orchids are your best bet for keeping the finicky flower flourishing

February 10, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.

I have had bad luck with growing orchids and I wanted to try growing some. Can you offer some advice on how best to proceed? – Ashley Cabot, Evanston Moth...

Brighten up your dreary winter days with this easy-to-grow houseplant

January 31, 2020 at 9:45 a.m.

Could you suggest a flowering plant that will be easy to grow and will provide a few weeks of color to brighten up my home for these dreary winter days?...

Deer going buck wild on trunks? How to save a tree after antler rub damage

January 27, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

I just discovered some damage from deer rubs to the trunks of a couple of my trees. Will the trees be OK, and what can I do to protect them...

How to choose the best plants for your garden

January 17, 2020 at 12:53 p.m.

I am starting to consider some modifications to my garden and would like some advice on how to minimize my failures. We had an addition put on the house about...

How to take care of the Christmas cactus you got as a gift

January 3, 2020 at 3:00 a.m.

A friend gave me a Christmas cactus, and I would like some advice on how to grow it. — Jasmine Anderson, Lincolnwood Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a popular, long-lived,...

Tips on using wood from the garden in your home’s fireplace

December 23, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.

My new home has a fireplace, and I would like to be able to use wood from some trees that I need to remove in my garden. Will this be...

Tips for growing amaryllis: Be patient, and don’t overwater

December 21, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.

I need some advice on how to grow amaryllis at home. I am looking for some winter color. — Anna Schuett, Highland Park, Illinois The hybrid amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a...

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