… lilac. It is one of the Preston lilacs. Preston or Canadian Lilacs were first hybridized for their cold hardiness in the early 20th century by Isabella Preston of Ottawa, Canada. These … . Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lilac. Isabella is one of the Preston lilacs. Preston or Canadian Lilacs were first hybridized for their cold hardiness in the early 20th century by Isabella Preston of Ottawa, Canada. These … . Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lilac. It is one of the Preston lilacs. Preston or Canadian Lilacs were first hybridized for their cold hardiness in the early 20th century by Isabella Preston of Ottawa, Canada. These … . Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… known to be tough and drought resistant -- and very large. While its size makes it impractical for most home landscapes, its resilience makes it a good choice for urban parks. The bur oak is one of the signature trees of the savannas characteristic of … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… June with white flower clusters and blue-black fruit in the fall. This cultivar is noted for producing fruit more abundantly than the species. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® … arrows. The arrowwood viburnum is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow of all viburnums for the garden. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… us are happy if we manage a triangle-eyed jack-o’-lantern plopped on a porch or balcony. But for artist Rachael Kolby, who carves pumpkins for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, pumpkins become artistic masterpieces. Here’s how she does it. Let’s start at the beginning. What’s your first pumpkin memory? For me, pumpkins and Halloween have always gone hand in hand. Some of my earliest memories are of …
Type: Blog
… reason hot peppers are popular in hot climates. In northern climates, peppers tend to be bred for mildness and eaten green—perhaps partly because the growing season is too short and cool to get them really ripe. Recently, though, a vogue for hot peppers has led breeders to introduce varieties that ripen in a shorter season. Varying … colorful fruit make pepper plants attractive. Breeders have developed varieties specifically for their ornamental qualities, with small, glossy fruits of bright red or purple. The peppers …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look for these rare visitors in the Dixon Prairie. Although identical in appearance to the eastern …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this bird of early spring and late fall singly or in small groups in the McDonald Woods or …
Type: Birding
… Deep burnt orange buds open to light lemon colored flowers on this smaller height aloe suitable for containers in cold climates. Winter flowering in the Northern Hemisphere. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
