Three Gardens of Note —

(continued from page 27) see the color — you can promise them more.” He points to the months-long bloom offered by witch hazels, snowdrops and winter aconites. “They are blooming in February, and in March there’s chionodoxa, followed by species tulips, hyacinths, daffodils—three months of bulbs so you can promise clients more than a few days of color.”

April showers bring May flowers, but we never know what spring is going to be like. “After Chicago’s long winters people want color and they want that breath of fresh air.” So, pop down to Millennium Park, take some deep breaths, and enjoy the scent and sensations.