… Description: Look for this classic grassland species in the Dixon Prairie. Like many grassland birds, the …
Type: Birding
… to a height of 1 foot with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is grown for its foliage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… dark green, strap-shaped leaves arises from a fleshy underground stem, forming a perfect foil for its masses of beautifully colored flowers. Unfortunately, in many areas of its natural habitat, colonies of wild bush lilies have been destroyed by harvesting for traditional medicine; the plants are extremely toxic but are used medicinally for various purposes. Bush lily makes a spectacular indoor plant due to its tolerance of low …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the spring. Remove the wrapper and packing material and soak the roots or entire plant for 8 to 12 hours to fully hydrate it before planting. Examine and remove all dead or damaged … to five buds per cane. Thin, spindly canes should be removed. Dig a planting hole wide enough for the roots of the plant. Make a cone of soil in the bottom of the planting hole. If the soil … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
Type: Plant Info
… more or less the same as the parent plant, unlike hybridized varieties. This is an advantage for home gardeners because seed from favorite vegetables can be saved from year to year. Heirloom … Wonder pole bean, as well as ‘Black Krim’, ‘Lemon Drop’, and ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes. For lists of heirloom plants and sources, please contact Plant Information Service . Be sure to attend the annual Seed Swap at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday, February 24 for more heirloom seed information Seed Swap . …
Type: Plant Info
… inspecting any plants before bringing them into your home. This is especially important for plants that have spent the summer outdoors. If insects are found, isolate the affected plants immediately. The second step is to regularly monitor plants for insects or signs of insect activity. Be sure to check the underside of all leaves as well as … Feel free to contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for specific cultural information. …
Type: Plant Info
… Korea. It is a suckering shrub that may form wide colonies and is valued in the garden for its stunning red stems in winter. In late May it will produce small yellowish-white flowers … be removed as the younger ones provide the best color. It is best used in massed plantings for winter visual interest. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the 18th century in what is now Long Island in New York state. It is a green apple recommended for eating fresh, cooking, juicing and producing cider. It was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, … garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce … apple cultivars are usually grafted onto a root stock, it is often possible to select a tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… black apples, a tart variety that originated in Arkansas in the 19th century and is used for eating, cooking, and cider. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the … garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce … apple cultivars are usually grafted onto a root stock, it is often possible to select a tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a chance seedling in Australia in the 19th century. This distinctive green apple is notable for its crisp texture and tart taste. Its long keeping capacity enables it to be available almost … garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and fruit in the home environment. Although apple fruit trees produce … apple cultivars are usually grafted onto a root stock, it is often possible to select a tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
