… to a height of 1 foot with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is grown for its foliage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… As spring wakes up our prairies, tiny regal fritillary caterpillars begin an urgent search for young violet leaves—the only food they eat. Regal fritillary butterflies once lived in a world of endless prairies filled with violets ( Viola species) for their caterpillars. Now, they find themselves in small fragments of prairie surrounded by … violet ( Viola pubescens ) seeds. Collecting flying violet seeds When violet seeds are ready for collection, there’s a good chance they’ve already exploded out of their capsule and landed up …
Type: Blog
… Description: Look for these birds, resembling miniature Canada geese, on the lakes or lawn when they come down on …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look in shoreline habitats or mudflats for this rare migrant shorebird. Distinguish females by their colorful appearance, while less …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look in areas of scattered trees for this distinctively colored bird of open savanna habitats. They are often seen in the Dixon …
Type: Birding
… This optional Study CD for the Ground Covers and Vines course will include detailed images and information of over 60 …
Type: Item Detail
… the management of ex situ collections of threatened plants. I use genomics and bioinformatics for conservation, population genetics, and phylogenetics. …
Type: Staff bio
… Q. How and when do I winterize my roses? A. Planning for winter actually starts in early fall. Stop fertilizing your roses in early August and stop deadheading by Labor Day to allow the plant to shut down and set hips (seeds) for winter interest. Remove fallen leaves from the garden. It's best not to cut or prune your … be laid on the ground and covered with approximately 6 inches of garden soil to protect them for the winter. Winter protection should be gradually removed beginning in late March or early …
Type: Plant Info
… larvae enter the leaves a few inches above the ground and eat irregular tunnels in leaf tissue for 10 days to two weeks. They then bore into the rhizome and and continue to feed until … they exit into the soil. There, they pupate and soon emerge as moths, ready to lay their eggs for the next year. Damage The soft rot spread by the larvae is the most serious injury caused by … help kill bacteria on the surface by exposing them to sun. In the spring, inspect young leaves for streaking and pinch the streaked area between your fingers to crush the larvae. Rotting …
Type: Plant Info
… This hardy lady slipper orchid is known for good flower production, even for begining hardy orchid gardeners. A deep maroon red upright flag is flanked by two petals … to half day sun in consistently moist but not waterlogged soils and fertilize as you would for other perennials to increase the size of the clump, and number of flowers over time. German …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
