… Life Histories of North American Birds series, Arthur Cleveland Bent noted that the oriole is “perhaps the most skillful artisan of any North American bird.” Those lucky enough to see an … to hop out onto a branch, exercise their wings, and then fledge. The Baltimore oriole nest is a labor of love. Photo © Carol Freeman These colorful birds eat insects, fruit, and nectar, …
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… Ever see a tree or even a weed and wonder what kind of plant it is? We’d love for you to stumble across the answer—right in front of you. Inspired by a movement … more information on the plant via an old-fashioned Google search. The Garden's GardenGuide app is another good resource to use as well. We got a lot of interested looks from neighbors passing …
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… waders including the great blue heron. A great egret ( Ardea alba ) fishes; in the background is a great blue heron. Photo © Carol Freeman During breeding season, a patch of skin on the … Lagoons. Photo © Carol Freeman Once on the state endangered species list, the great egret is doing well in Illinois; however, habitat loss and water pollution may threaten its future. …
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… and quite a bit of concentration. What a wonderful surprise. I took a breath and thought: This is it. This is what so many dedicated horticulturists at the Garden have been waiting for, and watching for, …
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… year and where you expect the new growth to emerge. The result of breaking these candles is that the new growth spreads more horizontally than vertically, and the density of the pads … take anywhere from eight hours to multiple days, depending on the size and on the person who is working on it. Most of the trees at the entrance to the garden will take eight hours for some …
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… the overall health of all of the turf areas with an integrated pest management program that is designed to reduce the use of pesticides. Fritz grew up in Kankakee, just south of Chicago. He …
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… Allison Pillar is the grower for indoor floriculture in the Plant Production department. She produces …
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… November is a great month to tuck your lawn and garden to bed for the season. Nighttime temperatures are … area and plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, add compost, such as composted leaf mold. Sprinkle a slow-release granular … less-frequent watering in the winter than during their active growing season. When indoor heat is turned on, natural humidity disappears. Some houseplants require more humidity indoors and may …
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… Tip 1: Work with the proportions of the space. In the low-to-the-ground containers, no plant is taller than 12 inches, and most are in the 3- to 6-inch range. Keep heights low, but allow for … companions. Tip 3: Mix it up. The riotous mix of mats, spikes, lettucey leaves, and textures is what gives the container its charm. In this plan, Soulsby used 15 different kinds of dwarf, … petals and fiery, red-orange color. As with daffodils, dig up tulip bulbs post-planter and site them in your yard come fall. (If the leaves are still green, you can plant the bulbs right …
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… don't want anything spiky amid your flowers. Filling in a round form to make a kissing ball is easy, Clifton says. Make a row of flowers around the equator. Fill in one hemisphere … securely attach a ribbon strong enough to hold the ball; the water will make it heavy. A cone is a little trickier, Clifton says. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Around the bottom … Berries and crabapples will eventually dry out and lose color, or else rot, however (which is why they sell fake berries and fruit at the crafts store). Of course, the easiest way to …
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