I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding ...

The Brookfield Zoo is a perfect day trip spot for families, couples and friends. The 235-acre zoo houses 3,481 animals ...

but you can still get a taste of tropical weather at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Regenstein Center’s exhibit on orchids and Indian culture might be just the spot for that. “I love Orchids.

Yes, there’s light at the end of this winter. But before you reach for the gardening gloves, or take a hoe out of the shed, ...

“You can really make a difference to the local population. Any individual flower you put out it likely to get visited,” said Nick Dorian, a post-doctoral researcher at the Chicago Botanic Garden who ...

Parking is free. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers 385 acres of garden walks, greenhouses and exhibitions (though the greenhouses don't open for the season until March 23). Visitors can also eat ...

Late winter is a good time to make plans to enhance your garden with plants that attract birds all year long. It takes more ...

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...

Forcing branches to bloom is one of the easiest ways to bring a little bit of the spring season indoors. Experts explain the ...

Tickets can be reserved in advance here. Located in suburban Glencoe, the Chicago Botanic Garden has a free day on Monday, Feb. 17. has a number of free museum days for Illinois residents through ...