… 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
… 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
… Pygmy' but with narrower, straplike lobes. The young leaves are light red, becoming dark red for the summer and holding their color well.</p> …
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: In early spring and late fall, look for this bird of the high tundra as it scurries along the paths in the Dixon Prairie or flies …
Type: Birding
… Description: This migrant species may be spotted in trees. Look for rectangular groupings of small holes in the bark of trees to see where they have been …
Type: Birding
… of cut hosta leaves will be on display. Plus, unusual and hard to find hosta varieties will be for sale. Location: Burnstein Hall …
Type: Event for Calendar
… with a bright red eye on this hardy hibiscus cultivar. Dark green leaves provide a backdrop for the flowers. A slightly shorter sized plant adaptable to smaller gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
