… of planting heirloom seeds. A. Heirloom vegetable plants are hardy, enduring plants that over generations have acclimated themselves to the weather, the soil conditions and the …
Type: Plant Info
… Q: Ants are all over my trumpet vine and garden in general. Is there an environmentally safe way to remove them? … they keep the soil turned and add organic matter back to it, which will improve soil structure over time. …
Type: Plant Info
… stems with sharp edges, usually triangular, and separate male and female flowers. There are over 1,000 species world-wide and over 130 species native to prairies, woods and streams in the Chicago area. Most have limited …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in Brazil, these bromeliad plants are remarkably tough and well adapted to their environment. Over time they accumulate moss and plant debris around their root systems, creating a nurturing microclimate that allows them to put forth flower stalks that can reach over 10' tall. They can stay in bloom for 5 months. However, tough as it is, it can't take our …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This is a fairly common large tern most often seen flying over the lakes or standing on mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Although not as common as its name suggests, this state-endangered species may be seen flying over or possibly standing on a mudflat. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Follow the distinctive call to spot this bird flying over in large numbers late in the fall just before cold weather sets in. …
Type: Birding
… CD for the Ground Covers and Vines course will include detailed images and information of over 60 ground covers and vines. …
Type: Item Detail
… These tundra-nesters are occasionally seen from late fall through early spring, flying over or scurrying along the gravel paths in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This bird is rarely seen flying over the Garden on migration. It was recently found nesting in Cook County, so summer …
Type: Birding
