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City spaces may seem limiting when it comes to plants, but even a small balcony can become an oasis. Negaunee Institute conservation scientist, Jeremie Fant, shares how he grew a prairie on this balcony – and how you can, too: chgobg.org/3FlPTU9

One of summer’s delights is a visit from a ruby-throated hummingbird. Sign up for Gardening for Hummingbirds on June 28, and learn how to attract these special guests to your garden during their warm-season residency. Register today: chgobg.org/4jHYYVp

Have you noticed a striking plant with royal blue flowers blooming in the Native Plant Garden? You’ve most likely come across tradescantia ohiensis, better known to most as spiderwort.

“Future,” by Raquel Rodrigo, known as Arquicostura, represents a future in harmony with the natural world by bringing the technique of embroidery to a large-scale composition. This piece is currently on display as part of #Patterns2025. Learn more: chgobg.org/4jLKBPO

Discover how to cook with fresh ingredients at the Garden Chef Series. Starting June 14 with the Garden View Café’s Levy Chef Leo, enjoy live cooking demos in the open-air amphitheater of the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Learn more: chicagobotanic.org/chef

It’s #PollinatorWeek!🐝 Join postdoctoral Negaunee Institute scientist, Nick Dorian, as he explores false indigo (Baptisia) and swamp rose (Rosa palustris) in the Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden, and shares what attracts pollinators to these plants.

Connect with the forest life around you during Forest Bathing on June 28. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this class starts with a gentle walk outside, and ends with a simple tea ceremony. Learn more and register today: chgobg.org/4jCNCly

“A Better Pattern,” a dynamic collaboration with the @columbiachi School of Fashion, celebrates emerging designers who incorporated Garden-sourced materials and textiles into couture-inspired fashion creations. Learn more: chgobg.org/3HOrS8R #Patterns2025

To commemorate #Juneteenth, join us today for a Free Admission Day. Preregistration is required for nonmembers. Plus, stop by The Lenhardt Library Friday through Sunday, and explore a collection of books on the history of African American culture related to cuisine and gardening.

The Krasberg Rose Garden is blooming just in time for the #FirstDayofSummer. Come see more than 5,000 roses as they start filling the air with their delicate, sweet scents, and countless colors.

Join us for the first of five Garden Game Nights this summer starting on June 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. Free with general admission, enjoy life-sized lawn games, a puzzle hunt designed by The Mystery League, and cocktails and mocktails. Learn more: chgobg.org/3Szs9ia #Patterns2025

Sign-up for Introduction to Beekeeping on July 12, and learn all the basics needed to start keeping bees. This includes what to expect, how to put together equipment, how to get bees in your hive, finding the queen, and more. Register today: chgobg.org/45fg4Gz

Experience a festive trail that sparks joy at every turn during #LightscapeChicago! This year’s all-new path sets the Garden aglow with transformed vistas and dazzling installations from around the world. Buy tickets now to secure your preferred date at chicagobotanic.org/lightscape

“Noticing” by Kristin Field invites us to discover the intricate beauty of nature’s subtle wonders by engaging with naturally dyed textiles. Join us for a Create and Talk with Field on June 28, where she will demonstrate her process: chgobg.org/4kNNr7P #Patterns2025

Get ready to enjoy seasonal treats paired with beautiful views! Stop by the Garden’s Rose Terrace Bar, and indulge in crafted cocktails, fine wines, and more. Plus, on the weekend enjoy a juice or healthy bite from The Garden Vine. Learn more: chicagobotanic.org/cafe/outdoor_d…

Join us for Introduction to Weaving Workshop on July 12, and learn to make a small weaving by exploring traditional tapestry approaches. Techniques such as interlocking, inlay, and shape-building alongside basket weave will be discussed. Register today: chgobg.org/4kyRoO7

The Agastache trial is putting on a spectacular display in the Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden. Commonly known as hummingbird mint, these vibrant plants are being tested to determine which varieties stand out in just a single growing season.

Stop by Crescent Garden to see its new look for the summer as part of Patterned by Nature. The design, “Rayscape,” plays with the garden’s natural slope, with plants fanning out in a radiant, sun-inspired pattern. Learn what plants were used: chgobg.org/3I9B0Fl #Patterns2025

Young plants—anything planted in the last two to three years—are vulnerable in heat, as they haven’t developed deep roots. To help them thrive, water deeply once a week rather than relying on light, frequent sprinklings.