… a bushy, semi-woody tender perennial that bears no relationship to the petunias we know except for the form of its flowe Each petunia-like blue blossom appears only for a day, but bloom is non-stop from May through the heat of summer until frost. It’s native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… butterflies and hummingbirds. Mexican bush sage has been used in our autumn landscapes for several years. Although it is a shrubby perennial of coniferous forests in Mexico, the … in spikes that are 6 to 10 inches long. Cuttings can be taken and the plants are rooted again for the following year's display. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… she will guide you through the wonders of spring migration birding. On the walk, you will look for birds like warblers and flycatchers. All levels are welcome. This walk is open to all and intended for members of the BIPOC community and Spanish-speakers. A map will be sent. Offered in …
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… she will guide you through the wonders of spring migration birding. On the walk, you will look for birds like warblers and flycatchers. All levels are welcome. This walk is open to all and intended for members of the BIPOC community and Spanish-speakers. A map will be sent. Offered in …
Type: Item Detail
… enzymes in the deceptively water-like fluid dissolve all of the insect tissues except for the chitinous exoskeleton. Pitcher plants thrive in full sun on hummocks in acidic bogs where … wetland origins, they all require a dormancy or rest period in order to thrive in cultivation. For temperate species, this is met by cooling temperatures in winter whereas tropical species …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deam arrowwood viburnum is notable for its densely branched habit and very lustrous foliage that can handle hot, dry weather with … 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
… shade.</p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the growing season. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. Just …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… For one December session of our Plant Explorers after school program at Chicago International Charter School—Irving Park, the students made living ornaments for the holidays. This tiny terrarium project can have a calming influence on a potentially … were walking through a forest. And there were enough in the pack for all 15 students to get one. Use whatever you like! If you have a spray bottle with water handy, it helps to give the …
Type: Blog
… lay their eggs in other species' nests. They can be found everywhere at the Garden looking for nests in which to lay their eggs. One female can lay 70 eggs in one season. …
Type: Birding
