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Bloom alert: One of the Garden’s rare #ghostorchids (Dendrophylax lindenii) has bloomed and is on display in the Tropical Greenhouse. This ghostly flower won’t last long, so plan your visit within the next 6 to 7 days to catch it at its peak.

Ready to take your gardening to the next level? Raised beds warm up quickly in spring and drain water efficiently, allowing for planting earlier in the season. Explore the different types of raised beds and how to put them to work in your garden by clicking on the link in our profile.

Ready to take your gardening to the next level? Raised beds warm up quickly in spring and drain water efficiently, allowing for planting earlier in the season. Explore the different types of raised beds and how to put them to work in your garden by clicking on the link in our profile.

Ready to take your gardening to the next level? Raised beds warm up quickly in spring and drain water efficiently, allowing for planting earlier in the season. Explore the different types of raised beds and how to put them to work in your garden by clicking on the link in our profile.

Bloom alert: Alliums (Allium spp.) are adding bold color and texture across the Great Basin. As members of the ornamental onion family, these bulbs are long-lasting, wildlife resistant, and attract butterflies. #SpringShowtime

Bloom alert: Alliums (Allium spp.) are adding bold color and texture across the Great Basin. As members of the ornamental onion family, these bulbs are long-lasting, wildlife resistant, and attract butterflies. #SpringShowtime

Bloom alert: Alliums (Allium spp.) are adding bold color and texture across the Great Basin. As members of the ornamental onion family, these bulbs are long-lasting, wildlife resistant, and attract butterflies. #SpringShowtime

Sign-up for a Canoe Adventure on June 7 and participate in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Garden. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs may greet you as you explore their watery habitat. Offered at three different time frames with a maximum of three participants per boat. Register today by clicking on the link in our profile.

Bloom watch: One of the Garden’s rare ghost orchids (Dendrophylax lindenii) is now on display in the Tropical Greenhouse. This unique, leafless orchid clings to trees with pale, ghostly roots, and the Garden is one of the few institutions in the world to have the plant. We anticipate the bud to bloom in about 4 to 5 days, so check back for updates!

Bloom watch: One of the Garden’s rare ghost orchids (Dendrophylax lindenii) is now on display in the Tropical Greenhouse. This unique, leafless orchid clings to trees with pale, ghostly roots, and the Garden is one of the few institutions in the world to have the plant. We anticipate the bud to bloom in about 4 to 5 days, so check back for updates!

For #MothersDay, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the family stories that shape us. Stop by the Regenstein Center’s Krehbiel Gallery and experience a meaningful installation by exhibits horticulturist Jason Toth. Featuring a canoe his grandmother and her family took on a trip to Lake Superior more than 60 years ago, this piece invites visitors to recount the experiences shared with or stories told of their mother or grandmother.

For #MothersDay, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the family stories that shape us. Stop by the Regenstein Center’s Krehbiel Gallery and experience a meaningful installation by exhibits horticulturist Jason Toth. Featuring a canoe his grandmother and her family took on a trip to Lake Superior more than 60 years ago, this piece invites visitors to recount the experiences shared with or stories told of their mother or grandmother.

Can cultivars attract pollinators? 🐝 New research says yes.

Scientists at the Garden’s @NegauneeInstitute and horticulturists working in the Plant Evaluation Program collaborated to analyze pollinator activity across a mix of native plants and their cultivated counterparts. The findings, recently published in Ecosphere, indicated that some cultivars attracted similar numbers of pollinators as native plants. Learn more about the study and how thoughtful plant choices can create a garden that’s both beautiful and beneficial by clicking on the link in our profile.

Authors for the study are part of the Program in Plant Biology and Conservation—a partnership between @weinbergcollege and the Garden.

Can cultivars attract pollinators? 🐝 New research says yes.

Scientists at the Garden’s @NegauneeInstitute and horticulturists working in the Plant Evaluation Program collaborated to analyze pollinator activity across a mix of native plants and their cultivated counterparts. The findings, recently published in Ecosphere, indicated that some cultivars attracted similar numbers of pollinators as native plants. Learn more about the study and how thoughtful plant choices can create a garden that’s both beautiful and beneficial by clicking on the link in our profile.

Authors for the study are part of the Program in Plant Biology and Conservation—a partnership between @weinbergcollege and the Garden.

Can cultivars attract pollinators? 🐝 New research says yes.

Scientists at the Garden’s @NegauneeInstitute and horticulturists working in the Plant Evaluation Program collaborated to analyze pollinator activity across a mix of native plants and their cultivated counterparts. The findings, recently published in Ecosphere, indicated that some cultivars attracted similar numbers of pollinators as native plants. Learn more about the study and how thoughtful plant choices can create a garden that’s both beautiful and beneficial by clicking on the link in our profile.

Authors for the study are part of the Program in Plant Biology and Conservation—a partnership between @weinbergcollege and the Garden.

All aboard! 🚂 The Model Railroad Garden opens Saturday, May 9. Watch 19 model trains travel through tunnels, across 26 bridges, and past 5,000 plants spanning 300 varieties. Free all summer for members and included with general admission.

Bloom alert: Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are beginning to flower throughout the Malott Japanese Garden. Take advantage of our Free Admission Days on May 5 and 7, and walk among their striking pink and purple blossoms. Preregistration required for nonmembers, learn more by clicking on the link in our profile.

Sign-up for Rabbits and Deer and Skunk, Oh My! on May 12, and learn to manage expectations when it comes to sharing the outdoors with animal friends. The class will cover how to identify tracks and control methods to mitigate damage. Register today by clicking on the link in our profile.

A rare book exhibition titled Images of Roses is now on display in the Lenhardt Library. The volumes from the Rare Book Collection feature ten illustrations picturing roses in various printing styles and context, including a German herbal woodcut from 1586 to a French rose garden plan from 1902. Visit Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

A rare book exhibition titled Images of Roses is now on display in the Lenhardt Library. The volumes from the Rare Book Collection feature ten illustrations picturing roses in various printing styles and context, including a German herbal woodcut from 1586 to a French rose garden plan from 1902. Visit Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

A rare book exhibition titled Images of Roses is now on display in the Lenhardt Library. The volumes from the Rare Book Collection feature ten illustrations picturing roses in various printing styles and context, including a German herbal woodcut from 1586 to a French rose garden plan from 1902. Visit Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Visit the Farm on Ogden this Saturday for our Spring Sprout Plant Sale!

Hosted by @windycityharvest, our urban agriculture program, the sale celebrates the start of the growing season with a wide selection of seedlings grown by our staff, including —tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, greens, herbs, and flowers— everything you need to get growing!

📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Farm on Ogden – 3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL

Come early for the best selection and stay to enjoy food, music, and a lively day at the farm.

Visit the Farm on Ogden this Saturday for our Spring Sprout Plant Sale!

Hosted by @windycityharvest, our urban agriculture program, the sale celebrates the start of the growing season with a wide selection of seedlings grown by our staff, including —tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, greens, herbs, and flowers— everything you need to get growing!

📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Farm on Ogden – 3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL

Come early for the best selection and stay to enjoy food, music, and a lively day at the farm.

Visit the Farm on Ogden this Saturday for our Spring Sprout Plant Sale!

Hosted by @windycityharvest, our urban agriculture program, the sale celebrates the start of the growing season with a wide selection of seedlings grown by our staff, including —tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, greens, herbs, and flowers— everything you need to get growing!

📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Farm on Ogden – 3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL

Come early for the best selection and stay to enjoy food, music, and a lively day at the farm.