The Orchid Show Provides a Blast of Color and Beauty During the Cold Winter Months in Chicagoland

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND BLOG Please note: This article was written and published in 2025, but the Orchid Show is held each year with a different theme. The 2026 theme is Feelin’ Groovy (1960s/1970s). The show runs through March 22, 2026. Here are four photos from the 2026 Orchid Show, courtesy … Continue reading The Orchid Show Provides a Blast of Color and Beauty During the Cold Winter Months in Chicagoland

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden for Breathtaking Gardens and Greenhouses, Model Trains and Other Seasonal Shows, and Fun in Any Season

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND BLOG The Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) in Glencoe, Illinois, is a popular destination in any season—but especially during the warmer months. If you love nature and hikes and strolls through flower-filled meadows, English and Japanese gardens, forests, and much more, you could easily spend an entire day … Continue reading Visit Chicago Botanic Garden for Breathtaking Gardens and Greenhouses, Model Trains and Other Seasonal Shows, and Fun in Any Season