… April in the Garden is all about anticipation, with each day bringing new discoveries, news oohs and aahs. What a magnificent season to walk the … markings. Bulb Beauty Tiny bulbs , such as pink and blue glory-of-the-snow, blue squill, along with grape hyacinth, are the reliable returners, which, after the excited first sightings of … ( Fritillaria spp.), tulips ( Tulipa spp.), and daffodils ( Narcissus spp.). Mixing diminutive with statuesque bulbs creates a constantly changing color wheel and adds a flurry of floral …
Type: Walks
… The rock star fruit is trending —with fans, chefs, and researchers alike “It was pretty amazing,” said Susan Strickler, Ph.D., … how there’s a cult-like following for this plant.” The scientist’s mail bins overflowed with leaves of native pawpaw trees. People had sent hundreds and hundreds of samples from around … to help make pawpaw a rock star fruit in local markets everywhere. Some mail bins with pawpaw samples in Dr. Strickler’s office at the Garden. Dr. Strickler’s team and …
Type: Blog
… world, pepper is used in a different way by each cuisine: Caribbean chefs flavor their dishes with habanero; in Thailand they prefer prik kee noo; in Ethiopia they enjoy piri piri; and the … Brazilians use malagueta. (For the extremely local, no Chicago dog is complete unless it comes with sport peppers!) Use these top tips to ensure the best pepper harvest year after year in your … worth savoring. Horticulturist favorites Every year brings new cultivars and favorites along with the trusted pepper favorites. This year’s picks encompass a variety of flavors. 'Joe's Long …
Type: Plant Info
… gardening and propagation techniques and use plants across the curriculum. Experimenting with Plants NGSS: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS4.C | CC-Math K-12: MD | CC-ELA K-12 W Plants provide a … gardening and propagation techniques and use plants across the curriculum. Experimenting with Plants NGSS: LS1.A, LS1.B, LS1.C, LS4.C | CC-Math K-12: MD | CC-ELA K-12 W Plants provide a …
Type: Page
… real-world example. The titan arum's structures, peculiar life cycle, and interrelationships with pollinators make it a marvelous story for classroom discussion. There are several ways … real-world example. The titan arum's structures, peculiar life cycle, and interrelationships with pollinators make it a marvelous story for classroom discussion. There are several ways …
Type: Page
… This familiar bird hovers over tubular flowers while drinking nectar. It is sometimes confused with the similar-looking hawkmoth. …
Type: Birding
… This abundant exotic species feeds on grubs in lawn areas. They are serious competitors with native, cavity-nesting birds. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This migrant species is very common throughout the Garden, but is often seen with yellow-rumps in open areas. …
Type: Birding
… Say's Phoebe is western species of fairly large, brownish-gray flycatcher with a peach-colored belly. Rarely seen in the east. …
Type: Birding
… Native to the Caucasus Mountains, Paeonia daurica is a robust early-flowering Caucasian peony with huge foliage and whitish-yellow flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
