… Botzaris was introduced in 1856 and it has all the attractive characteristics of a heirloom rose. Flowers are a creamy white with touches of pink, very double and quartered.There's a strong, rich damask fragrance. And it's hardy to Zone 4...no need to baby it through a Chicago winter. At a height of 3 - 5 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection of plants to choose from. Short and sweet is an apt description for this perennial; plant 'Peppermint Twist' in full sun in fertile moist soil where it will grow to 16 inches and produce fragrant flowers resembling pinwheels of alternating pink and white in July to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This creeping thyme cultivar is used as a filler between paving stones and as a ground cover (it will tolerate light foot traffic and release a wonderful herby fragrance when stepped on). It can grow to 6" tall and 18” wide. Tiny, pale pinkish-white flowers appear on the stem ends in summer. It grows in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… throughout the summer if care is taken to remove spent blooms. It grows to about two feet tall and about eighteen inches wide and prefers full sun and continuously moist soils to perform optimally. The fragrant blossoms are attractive to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… pine siskins give rising, buzzy, “zreeee” calls as they sit in trees or fly to spruce cones and feeders to dine. Pine siskins often hang out with American goldfinches, which are similar in shape and size. The siskins, however, have thinner bills and streaked bodies. They often sport yellow on their wing bars and tails. Pine siskins belong to …
Type: Birding
… it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some birds such as mourning doves are ground feeders while … the chances that birds will continually visit your garden. Safflower seed, sunflower hearts, and millet are preferred by many species of birds including cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches. Suet cakes, especially popular in winter, are comprised of seed, nuts, and fat …
Type: Plant Info
… flourishing, but you know the first frost is about to hit. How can you bank up herbal flavor and save it to enjoy all winter long? One popular and simple method for preserving herbs is to infuse them into vinegars — a simple way to keep … summer's peak of flavor. A few dashes of herbal vinaigrette can liven up tender salad greens, and herbal vinegars can provide the basis for meat, chicken, or vegetable marinades perfect for …
Type: Plant Info
… Such springlike blossoms uncurling during the unlikely months of winter speak of renewal and hope, while reminding us of the delicacies that will bloom in our own gardens a few months … the cyclamen’s ornamental value, glad for its resemblance to a flock of hovering butterflies and grateful for the heart-shaped foliage that lasts for months. The many species of wild cyclamen growing throughout the Mediterranean area (and in some Chicago gardens as well) are not to be confused with the hybridized cultivars we find …
Type: Plant Info
… This evergreen cactus can grow up to 3 feet high with partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In late fall and early winter it produces white blooms that are attractive to birds and butterflies. It is resistant to deer and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This round perennial grows to a height of 59 inches in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms in July and August and belongs in a border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
