… Native ginger is found in the moist shady woods of eastern north America from Manitoba to North Carolina. … at least part shade, will tolerate full shade, and also requires consistently moist soil. This is a wonderful native ground cover for shady wet locations and is suitable for woodland gardens, native gardens, shade gardens and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… oak gets its common name because the cup on its acorn almost entirely covers the nut, which is relatively unusual for oak trees. Acorns mature annually. The overcup oak is native to the southeastern U.S. The … shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The variegated turkey oak is notable for its creamy blotches and margins on otherwise dark green leaves. It is native to Eurasia. The … shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Brilliance Autumn Fern is derived from an evergreen fern native to the woods and forests of Eastern Asia. Its name … bright green in mid-summer. In fall the fronds turn reddish and so provide visual interest for at least three seasons and in frost-free areas the fern is evergreen. Brilliance Autumn Fern … shade, humus-rich soils, and consistent soil moisture in order to thrive. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: About the size of a goldfinch, but appearing rounder, the common redpoll has a reddish cap on its head, … and sometimes rosy pink on the breast. Redpolls are able to store seeds in their esophagus for later eating. In winter, look for small flocks of this little, vocal finch around alders and birches where they feed on the seeds, or at one of the …
Type: Birding
… Ruby Perfection cabbage is another of the edible members of the Brassicaceae that can be used for ornamental and/or culinary uses. Cabbages are typically heavy feeders and thrive in rich well drained soils during the cooler months of the growing season. This cultivar produces ruby red leaves that carry the color throughout the head. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Warrior switch grass is an upright grass of about six feet in height and about three feet in width. Spring foliage is … Garden Warrior switch grass was rated as poor for growing in local conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This state-threatened species is often heard, but less often seen, in shrubby areas or in the McDonald Woods foraging for caterpillars. …
Type: Birding
… world of mushrooms. Learn the basics of fungal ecology and why fungi are so important for people and the environment. Find out about some of our local mushrooms. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 12 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant …
Type: Item Detail
… This plant is a Narcissus , named for a beautiful young hunter in Greek mythology who fell in … with his reflection. It is a spring-flowering bulb, and when flowering is over, you can see the strappy green leaves that provide nutrients for next year's flowers. Las Vegas daffodil ( …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
