… pollinators and that each pollinator has a specific flower type that they are attracted to. For hummingbirds, many gardeners and scientists alike have long assumed their flower type to be one that is strikingly red, tubular, and scentless. Flowers that are often thought of as typical choices … observations suggest a typical and consistent set of floral characteristics associated with this plant-pollinator interaction. The vibrant red or orange color of blooms appear as if they …
Type: Blog
… Garden, mulches and plants nine acres and offers these tips: Purchase the right plant Shopping for a tree? Do not be intimidated; insist upon inspecting the burlapped root ball. Remove the … can see the base of the tree's trunk where the larger roots spread out into the soil. If there is no widening at the base, the tree may not be healthy. The trunk should flare out at the soil level—this is known as the "root flare." When finally planted, this root flare should be at least three …
Type: Plant Info
… PINK PARASOLS® spirea produces abundant pink flowers in flat-topped clusters that resemble the shape of a parasol. Young leaves emerge with a red tint. Fall foliage color tends to be a mix … Botanic Garden's collection includes nearly 100 varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. When is the best time to harvest sweet corn and how do I do it? A. Sweet corn ears should be picked during the milk stage, which occurs when the kernels are fully formed but not fully mature. This stage typically occurs about 20 days after the first silk strands appear and lasts less than …
Type: Plant Info
… Nikko slender deutzia is a dwarf cultivar with a spreading habit. It produces abundant small white flowers in spring. Unlike many deutzia, Nikko offers burgundy fall foliage color. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with … Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In the calm and cold of the new year, it's tempting to hibernate and rest up for the tilling and planting to come. But January is prime time for another kind of preparation: learning all you can to make this growing season your best ever. Sure, you could stay home and read books or browse websites. …
Type: Plant Info
… Asters are a highlight of the autumn landscape. There are about 250 species native to North America, Europe, and Asia. … white that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Although wild asters have a reputation for looking lanky or weedy rather than bushy and compact, their seeds are an important food … o blongifolium ‘October Skies’ Ornamental Features A key attractive feature of most asters is the mass of striking flowers that resplendent in the garden and in a vase. Depending on the …
Type: Plant Info
… Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Washington Park 2014 Participants Cynthia Busby Intern Cynthia is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship student and intern at the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm in Washington Park. She is interested in learning and sharing … environmental policy. Renee likes working at the Youth Farm because it offers the opportunity for her to engage community members in learning about where their food comes from. John Ajayi …
Type: Page
… its trade name because its abundant soft pinkish white flowers resemble cherry blossoms. It is a miniature shrub with an arching habit that may take root where the stems touch the ground. Fall foliage is purple bronze. The genus Deutzia consists of medium … Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Each spring, the arching branches of three-lobed spirea ( Spiraea trilobata ) are adorned by 1½-inch clusters … The larvae of some species of butterflies and moths feed upon the leaves. The native range of this species extends from northern Siberia west to Turkistan and south to northern China. The … varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
