Chicago Botanic Garden Media

Add Japanese Garden elements to your Chicago home garden with Benjamin Carroll.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:35:00 EDT

Benjamin Carroll visits WGN's Botanic Backyard with Japanese Garden tips. Video �2012 WGN-TV.

Watering in Drought Conditions

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:46:00 EDT

Heather Sherwood explains how to make sure the maximum amount of water gets to your plants, and how to avoid possible watering problems.

Need second session camps? Check out Camp CBG on the news.

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:42:00 EDT

Some young explorers are getting hands-on lessons in science at Camp Chicago Botanic Garden, where the entire facility serves as their laboratory. Check it out and register your child for camp today!

Botanic Backyard rose care advice from Benjamin Carroll

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:28:00 EDT

Find out how to care for your roses for spectacular blooms all season long.

Got a shady deck you want to add plants to?

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:00:01 EDT

Nancy Clifton has answers for container-loving shade annuals and perennials in this Botanic Backyard.

Spring has sprung! Learn what to divide or plant now, and how to do it.

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:12:00 EDT

Eliza Fournier visits Chicago Tonight to talk about spring! Divide your perennials, plant a soilless spring container, and put in a rain garden with these expert tips.

Bugs crawl through warm winter, early spring

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:42:00 EDT

Unseasonably warm temperatures are causing May flowers to bloom a lot sooner, and they are bringing in a batch of early bugs.

Chainsaw pruning and safety tips from Cindy Baker on Botanic Backyard

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:59:00 EDT

Cindy Baker answers Botanic Backyard questions on safe use of, and winter pruning with chainsaws.

Winter Pruning and First Annual Seed Swap &Lecture

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:49:00 EDT

Nancy Clifton visits Botanic Backyard to answer questions about winter pruning and talks about the Garden's first annual seed swap on Sunday, February 26.

Valentine Day Tips and Flower Care

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:39:00 EDT

Heather Sherwood and Mike Caplan share tips for Valentine's Day gifts and arrangements; how to keep your cut flowers longer; and which gifts you can plant and keep for the season.

Three Friends of Winter Bonsai Show Recap

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:17:00 EDT

Ivan Watters, curator of the Chicago Botanic Garden's bonsai collection, talks about the show and the culture and creation of bonsai.

Wonderland Express Activities and Scavenger Hunt

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Roz Varon highlights our additional holiday activities, and demonstrates the Wonderland Express SCVNGR hunt for your smartphone.

Easy Holiday Centerpieces with Benjamin Carroll

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:32:00 EDT

Horticulturist Benjamin Carroll demonstrates easy holiday centerpieces made from natural materials you can find in your yard.

Preparing your Garden for Winter

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:24:00 EDT

Heather Sherwood shows us which plants to let overwinter, and which plants to cut back to prevent rot and critters from taking over your garden.

Flax: A Beautiful and Useful Plant

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Benjamin Carroll shows of the beauty of the flax plant, and the variety of uses for flax in commercial products.

Fall Gardening Tips with Eliza Fournier

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:39:00 EDT

Planting, leaf mulch, leftover pumpkins: Eliza demonstrates what to do with your fall plants and gourds for a beautiful garden now, and next spring.

Planting Bulbs, Weather, and Dressing Up Dogs

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:51:00 EDT

Two new videos talk about planting bulbs, keeping pets out of the Garden beds, and dressing up dogs for Spooky Pooch parade, tomorrow at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Decorating (and decorating with) Mini Pumpkins!

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:49:00 EDT

Nancy Clifton visits Botanic Backyard with some young friends to talk about decorating with pumpkins, and decorating the pumpkins themselves. Halloween and HallowFest are here!

Bringing Plants in for the Winter

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:19:00 EDT

Cindy Baker demonstrates debugging your half-hardy perennials and tropical plants before bringing them in for the winter. (VIDEO)

Keeping it Green: Spectacular Mums

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:39:00 EDT

Mike Caplan visits with Heather Sherwood and discusses the signature flower of fall: mums. Get amazing mum tips in this video; see them in person this week!

Botanic Backyard: Burning weeds; harvesting fall vegetables

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:26:00 EDT

Nancy Clifton demonstrates the big guns in weed removal and talks about harvesting your fall veggies.

Gardening Hope

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:07:00 EDT

A visit with Cook County Sheriff's Boot Camp program, which is providing more than job training for inmates; it's providing hope.

Botanic Backyard on WGN: Fall annuals to plant and overwinter

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:27:00 EDT

Cindy Baker of the Chicago Botanic Garden visits in-studio to talk about planting fall containers with plants that will overwinter.

Autumn Gardening

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:20:00 EDT

As the days get shorter and the weather begins to change, you may also notice a change in what is available at the garden center. Benjamin Carroll gives tips on annual and perennial plants that bloom until frost, or after.

Keeping it Green: Fall Potting

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:52:00 EDT

Jessica Goehler and Mike Caplan give tips on potting fall plants and show off a few good plant picks for your pots.

Deadheading to Keep Your Garden Healthy

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:35:00 EDT

Can You Dig It? Tom Soulsby encourages deadheading your blooms on a regular basis. Check out these tips.

Making Tea from Rose Hips

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:04:00 EDT

Benjamin Carroll visits Botanic Backyard with directions on using rose hips for tea and dealing with black spot on your roses.

Botanic Backyard this week: Blanching and Canning Tomatoes

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:20:00 EDT

Nancy Clifton visits Botanic Backyard answering questions on preparing your tomatoes for canning and storage. Join us for Heirloom Tomato Weekend at the Garden this weekend, August 27 and 28.

Three new videos! Critter control, tree limb removal, watering tips.

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:22:00 EDT

Improve your watering technique with Rick Belding, kick Japanese beetles, bunnies, and other critters off your plants with Jessica Goehler, and learn the proper way to remove storm-damaged branches from your trees with Cindy Baker in these three new videos!

Chicago Public Schools Students Learn Ecology in science First and College First programs

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:27:00 EDT

Hosea Sanders of ABC-7 Chicago shows off our Science First and College First programs! Students in these programs work side by side with our staff and get the experience they need to become the next generation of plant scientists.

Watering and Weeding Tips for Late Summer

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:09:00 EDT

Benjamin Carroll visits Botanic Backyard answering questions on late summer garden watering and weeding.

Preserving the Harvest; Annuals and Perennials

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Great tips on canning and annuals & perennials for your garden from Garden staffers this morning. Take a peek!

Tame Your Tomatoes; Garden Vegetable Smoothies

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:10:00 EDT

Eliza Fournier joins Chicago Tonight with advice about taming your tomatoes and tips on how to manage your garden in the heat. Plus � make a garden smoothie with all your fresh produce!

Summer Rose Care Questions Answered

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:51:00 EDT

Cindy Baker visits Botanic Backyard answering questions on caring for your roses in summer and dealing with common rose pest issues.

Keeping it Green: Summer Pruning Tips

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:27:00 EDT

Jessica Goehler demonstrates how to keep newly planted trees watered, and how to prune summer shrubs and perennials for maximum health and beauty. Video copyright�2011 ABC-7 Chicago

Managing Summer Tomatoes and Plant Issues

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:49:00 EDT

Nancy Clifton visits WGN's Botanic Backyard with tips on tomatoes and managing plants and pests in summer.

Creating Your Own Herb Garden

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:01:00 EDT

Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavor to your cooking and are easy to grow with these tips from Benjamin Carroll.

Keeping it Green: Keeping Your Lawn Green

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:48:00 EDT

Mike Caplan and Heather Sherwood show us how to fix some problem spots on lawns, and give tips for general lawn care to keep your yard green and beautiful.

Plan your Plantings for Beauty Throughout the Year

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:51:00 EDT

Eliza Fournier visits Chicago Tonight from the Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on how to spice up your garden beds and keep the beauty blooming throughout the year.

Keeping it Green Tips Keep Forsythia Yellow

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:59:00 EDT

Mike Caplan and Heather Sherwood show us how to prune forsythia, and spotlight some of spring's blooming tree, shrub, and bulb highlights.

Keeping it Green with Spring Hanging Baskets

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:58:00 EDT

Mike Caplan and Heather Sherwood show us how to build bright and elegant hanging baskets for your home.

Orchid Show Highlights

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:49:00 EDT

Beautiful samples were on display and for sale; plus professional advice for growing your own orchids at home.

Well Wishes for Japan at Botanic Garden

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Send thoughts and prayers to the citizens of Japan through a traditional "wish tree" at the Garden.

Keeping it Green with Heather Sherwood this week

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:29:00 EDT