Celebrate Spring at the Conservatories!
What’s in a Name at
Garfield Park Conservatory
This year’s Spring Flower Show, "What’s in a Name?", explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature alongside a beautiful flower show full of blooms. Plant names are an important way of communicating history, culture, and identity. In addition, because there are many plants with the same common name, or many common names for the same plant, knowing the botanical name helps people know exactly which plant is which. Learn about how to identify plants amongst stunning spring blooms like Tulipa ‘Rococo’, Lilium ‘Josephine’, Viola ‘Matrix Yellow’ and Anemone ‘Giant Blue Poppy’.
- DATES: February 14 - May 12, 2024, Open Wednesdays - Sundays
- HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm Thursday - Sunday, open until 8 pm on Wednesday
- ADDRESS: 300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, 60624 - REGISTRATION: Free! Registration is required.
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Sweet Gnome Chicago at
Lincoln Park Conservatory
You will want to go to “Sweet Gnome Chicago!” The Spring Flower Show combines flowers and fun to celebrate all that is Spring! Nearly 300 gnomes of many sizes and materials will hang out in all the display houses, with a particular focus on the Show House. There, vignettes of whimsical creatures are set amongst vibrant and gorgeous spring flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs. Visitors can enjoy Foxy Foxtrot Tulips, Garden Party Lilies, Blueberry Thrill Violas, and hundreds of other blooming beauties.
- DATES: February 14 - May 12, 2024, Open Wednesdays - Sundays
- HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm
- ADDRESS: 2391 North Stockton Drive
Chicago, 60614 - REGISTRATION: Free! Registration is required.
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