… Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent except Antarctica. Sundews are sticky flypaper plants, bearing long tentacles on their leaves. These stalks are tipped with brightly colored glands that exude attractive nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Red flowers feature a striking white center on this non-hardy bulb that is often used during the Holidays. Place flowering plants in the … a source of brighter light. Scientifically this is the result of phototropism, the plant cells on the side of the stem opposite the light expanding at a faster rate than those on the side facing the light. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in early morning and evening, this state-endangered bird may be seen flying over, sitting on logs in the water, or stalking prey on the shore. …
Type: Birding
… & Symptoms Anthracnose refers to a group of fungal diseases that cause discolored spots on leaves and, occasionally, on other parts of a tree. These spots usually are tan, purplish, dark brown, or black and merge … veins. Leaves, which may become curled and distorted, often drop prematurely to the ground. On sycamores, the disease often infects branches, causing girdling cankers and dieback. Timing & …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. How should we select pumpkins for cooking and decorating? A. From supermarkets to farm stands and backyard gardens, fall brings … many unique cultivars have been introduced, along with distinctive heirloom varieties. Whether for cooking or decoration, a good pumpkin has the same external characteristics. It should be … the vine, use a sharp knife and leave at least a few inches of stem. Allow the stem to dry on the pumpkin, as removing the stem will shorten its life. Do not lift or carry the pumpkin by …
Type: Plant Info
… varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the … to five per square foot) and then backfill with soil. Sprinkle a granular fertilizer (5-10-5) on top, water the bed well and apply a few inches of lightweight mulch. Mulch will stall the soil …
Type: Plant Info
… and the fragrance of the resin. Five-inch cones, vivid red-purple when young, sit upright on the branches, with bracts protruding and draping over the cone scales. Noble in stature, they … ultimately reaching over 200 feet in height. They do not do well in this area, due to the need for loose, rich soil and cool summers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fragrant and green above, with two white stomatal bands beneath. The tree is used as lumber for framing and wood pulp, but is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. The 3-4 inch cones grow upright along the branches, slowly falling apart on the tree after the seeds are dispersed. Although it is hardy to -50 F, this also means it does …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … and Europe. The genus includes about 20 species; hybridization efforts have tended to focus on enhanced fall foliage color. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes more than 30 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with its green leaves turning purple and bronze in the fall. The dark purple flowers appear on the stems from July through October. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil … heat. It is most effective when grouped into large drifts and makes an excellent ground cover for parks, highway medians, and prairie gardens. The genus Andropogon contains more than 200 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
