Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden harnesses the power of plants to improve people’s lives and grow a better world.

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Nature meets wonder at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Shimmering Summer’ exhibit https://t.co/cwaBEcESMm

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Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. https://t.co/GIvnFo7cgH

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Music on the Esplanade is back for the season! 🎶 Free for Garden members and included with general admission, enjoy popular artist tribute bands and other live music performances as you unwind and watch the sunset. Plan your visit: https://t.co/JJLh4ZFVyf

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Kick up your heels during Nature and Rhythm Fitness starting June 13. Sign-up for a series of five Saturday classes and learn footwork to traditional Latin American rhythms that are designed to strengthen and condition your entire body. Register today: https://t.co/gtBBZVd6zA

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Bloom alert: Peonies (Paeonia spp.) are putting on a spectacular display across the Garden with vibrant red, pink, and white flowers. Among the oldest cultivated perennials, they’re cold hardy, and beloved for their large, eye-catching flowers. #springshowtime

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Join us for a Dwarf Conifer Garden Walk on June 5 led by the horticulturist who cares for this space. Discover fresh spring growth, spot developing cones, and learn what classifies these unique specimens as “dwarf.” Register today: https://t.co/maLYywPaMk

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Bloom alert: A second #corpseflower in the Garden’s collection has opened! Oro started blooming at 12:00 p.m. today, and will continue blooming for approximately 24 to 36 hours. Head to the Tropical Greenhouse to experience its powerful scent while it lasts.

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Butterflies & Blooms is open for the season!🦋 Included with membership and general admission, our 2,800-square-food mesh enclosure lets you interact with colorful species native to South America, Asia, Africa, North America, and Illinois. Plan your visit: https://t.co/X93J4tmd8D

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A collection of 12 different Nemesia is now on display in the Thomas English Walled Garden’s Plant Theater. Performing well in cool weather, these plants come in a wide range of colors, with some varieties delightfully fragrant.

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Horned Violet (Viola cornuta ‘Sorbet® XP Yellow Pink Jump Up’) are early-blooming, frost tolerant, low maintenance, and free-flowering plants that remain compact all season long. See this eye-catching plant from @panamseed on display in the Circle Garden and the Welcome Plaza.

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Plant giveaways are back for the season! 🌱 Swing by the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden on your next visit and pick up a seedling to plant on your balcony, patio, or backyard garden. Plants available while supplies last, learn more: https://t.co/T2sFP9RjJs

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Sign-up for Rhythms of Nature Drum Circle on May 30, and explore the healing power of community drumming. We’ll gather beneath the open sky, surrounded by lush greenery, and make music together aligning with the cyclical rhythms of nature. Register today: https://t.co/LZlWNTIpV9

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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.

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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:
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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

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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. Register today: https://t.co/709M28Uz2d

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Bloom watch: One of the Garden’s rare ghost orchids (Dendrophylax lindenii) is now on display in the Tropical Greenhouse. The Garden is one of the few institutions in the world to have the plant and anticipate the bud to bloom in about 4 to 5 days, so check back for updates!

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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.

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@JohnJhl9 We hated to see this 45-year-old magnolia tree go too. It was removed after reaching the end of its life due to disease. We will be planting a new magnolia tree in its place.

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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: https://t.co/bLcDgNrdhD