Show some love for our planet on #EarthDay ! 🌎 Explore our list of activities that include stories from our plant conservation scientists to eco-friendly tips for your own home. Plus, support the Garden’s mission by making a donation. Get inspired: chgobg.org/3dE1ih9

Join horticulturist Bridget Kiernan for a behind-the-scenes look at the Graham Bulb Garden on April 30 as part of our Spotlight Garden Tours. Explore design elements, and spring blooms like fritillaria spp. Register today: chgobg.org/3S0Mb2O

Join us on April 21 for a free guided #EarthDay walk in McDonald Woods. See a variety of spring blooming wildflowers, learn about ongoing restoration efforts, and find out how to join @pbudburst, the Garden’s community science program. Learn more: chgobg.org/3VQu9oY

The Garden is now accepting applications for its #Conservation and Land Management Program! These internships focus on Native Seed Collection at National Forests and Grassland locations across the county. Learn more and apply: chgobg.org/3VW6jbz

Bloom Alert: It’s time to get your cherry blossom fix! 🌸 💕 Our collection of cherry trees and shrubs are flowering pink and white throughout Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden.

Get ready to see nature through a different lens! 📷 During Photographing the Garden on April 27 and May 4, discover places for creating captivating images, review compositional ideas, and explore how to capture the essence of the Garden. Register today: chgobg.org/3UhhlXG

Reminder: April is the perfect time to plant your annuals

On this week's episode of the Gardening Tips, Lisa Hilgenberg of Chicago Botanic Garden shares tips on how to start planting your garden, using techniques to make it both gorgeous and easy.
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Pollinator alert: Bee on the lookout for pollinators as the vibrant colors of spring paint the Garden. We've already had reports of butterflies and bees! 🐝 🦋

Not sure what to look for this month when walking through the Garden greenhouses? 🤔 Senior horticulturist, Sarah Nolimal, shares her favorite plants blooming now and on display in the semi-tropical greenhouse.

Hear the melody of migratory songbirds! 🎶 🍃 April is a good time to spot sparrows, kinglets, early thrushes, and early flycatchers. The best places to look for these songbirds are near water and edges, such as woods next to a shrubby area. Learn more: chgobg.org/3wMXOk1

April is National Safe Digging Month. Before starting any major digging projects, JULIE, Inc. reminds you to #call811 or visit JULIEBeforeYouDig.com at least two business days before putting a shovel in the ground. It's a free service! #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Celebrating50years

Of all the creatures that visit our gardens, butterflies are perhaps the most magical.🦋✨ Join us for Grow a Butterfly Garden: Online on April 17, and discover what plants attract the variety of winged wonders to your outdoor space. Register today: chgobg.org/3J6TQKv

As we’re sure you’ve already heard, the 17- and 13-year #cicadas are due to emerge in Illinois this May! Learn why periodical cicadas are amazing creatures, how to protect small trees, and ways to experience the incredible natural occurrence: chgobg.org/3vBNvnh

April showers bring May flowers! ⛈️ 🌸 The Garden invites Illinois residents to grab their umbrellas and join us from April 8 - 11 for our free admission days and see why a “chance of rain” is a good thing at the Garden.

Delve into the many cultivars of conifers! Join us for Meet The Cultivars: Conifers on April 14, and explore their many desirable characteristics and learn to select the perfect tree for your next design project or home garden. Register today: chgobg.org/48Z8az7

Applications are currently being accepted for our Summer 2024 Veteran Internship Program made possible by a generous grant from the McCormick Foundation. Learn more about this paid internship for military #veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce: chgobg.org/2srX2Mc

Interested in adding this year’s Pantone Color of the Year, “Peach Fuzz,” to your plantings? Garden curator of plant collections, Jacob Burns, shares ways to add peach-y plants that are pollinator friendly and play well with the rest of your blooms: chgobg.org/3J0jnEW

Gardeners can get a head start on summer blooming bulbs by starting them indoors now. On the Gardening Tips podcast, Lisa Hilgenberg of Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how to begin growing exotic summer plants, even now.
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Are you socializing your houseplants? A growing body of research shows that houseplants are healthier and happier when they can “hang out” with other plants, scientists say. Your houseplants are welcome for playdates at the Garden! #AprilFools

How do you choose plants for your garden? If you’re relying solely on looks, you’re missing out! Learn how fragrant plants can add dimension to your displays: chgobg.org/2FLawYL