… Description: This state-endangered grassland-nesting raptor may be seen flying over the Garden on migration. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This rare, state-endangered, tern species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. A. Although there are over 28 species of lavender grown today, most are not reliably hardy in the Chicago area due to … inches with pink flowers) or 'Hidcote' (15 inches). Many gardeners report occasional losses over the winter. Try to avoid loss by planting your lavender in extremely well-draining soil in full sun and by mulching it over the winter. In early spring, cut back your plant to a point right above where last year's …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This dove is a common bird that can be found all over the Garden all year long. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Often seen in fall, this migrant raptor may be visible flying over, or in a wooded area. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Possibly visible flying over the Garden, this rare, exotic gull species has become naturalized in North America. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Most often seen or heard flying over, and less often landing in, the Dixon Prairie on migration. …
Type: Birding
… has recently been sighted in the northeastern United States and might be seen flying over. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This familiar bird hovers over tubular flowers while drinking nectar. It is sometimes confused with the similar-looking …
Type: Birding
