… continuing into March. This selection from the native range has larger-than-typical flowers with a delicate fragrance. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, and very well-drained soils (volcanic pebbles); fertilize it during the summer with a dilute foliar feed. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… slipper cultivar, which dates back to 1901, has large, mahogany brown white-striped flowers with long, dropping petals on either side of the "slipper." Bright, indirect light with nighttime temperatures in the 50s Fahrenheit and daytime temperatures in the 70-degree … spectacular orchid successfully. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Masses of bright yellow 'dancing ladies' are decorated with reddish brown on 1-foot spikes. The green foliage matures about 4 inches in height. Full … but not hot temperatures, humidity, and well-drained soil are key to a homeowner's success with this plant. The size makes this orchid ideal for windowsills. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This rare, large, fish-eating duck with a narrow toothed bill may be seen diving on the lakes. …
Type: Birding
… A common warbler most often seen in shrubby areas in summer, especially those associated with the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… This cultivar is a shorter flowering sport of Allium 'Summer Beauty' with lavender flowers at 12 inches in height. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'White Beauty' is a vigorous plant with rust-red basal ring in each white flower. Leaves have wavy margins. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This specimen evergreen perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This oval shade tree can grow as tall as 75 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This oval shade tree can grow as high as 75 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
