… the smallest diving duck in North America. You can identify the male fairly easily—look for a small black-and-white duck. The body is mostly white, the back is black, and the head looks … which is how this species got its name. Don't expect these diving ducks to stay in view for long. Before you know it, the bufflehead is diving under water searching for food, then emerging like a submarine in another part of the water. Buffleheads are considered …
Type: Birding
… larvae hidden in branches. These golden-crowned kinglets seemed fairly tame as they searched for food, giving the observer a chance to see their bright golden heads, and even the red color … Mexico, but many remain in the United States year-round. April and October are prime months for seeing golden-crowned kinglets at the Garden. When walking past conifers where they often feed, listen for four soft, high-pitched notes, and see if you can find one of these avian gems. …
Type: Birding
… low-mounding shrub, 2 to 4 feet tall, whose frosty green, aromatic foliage is a lovely foil for virtually all other plants of the true Chicago mixed border — perennials, grasses, dwarf … family, or Verbenaceae, Caryopteris comprises 15 different species. The plant most valuable for Chicago-area gardens is C . x clandonensis and its cultivars. Kris Jarantoski, executive … vice president and director of the Chicago Botanic Garden, who has studied dieback shrubs for 25 years, singles out 'Arthur Simmonds' for its cold-hardy performance in evaluation trials. …
Type: Plant Info
… across the landscape. Even when winter strikes, grasses offer their subtle charms. We are glad for their creamy tones and their graceful forms as they catch puffs of snow at random angles and … Its cold and drought tolerance, along with its ornamental attributes, make it a good choice for naturalistic or more formal plantings, massed in hilly drifts, aiding in erosion control as a … taken by the stems that remain erect even in winter, and the seedheads that provide food for hungry birds. But it is the constantly changing color of this grass that is so impressive. …
Type: Plant Info
… award-winning shrub rose that mail-order catalogs call "perhaps the best-ever landscape rose for four-season interest." Mr. Radler germinated the first Knock Out seed in his basement during … a star was born. Knock Out is a four-season winner that will endear itself to gardeners eager for the beauty and versatility of rosebushes but unwilling to spend extra hours nurturing … Knock Out ™ , and creamy golden Sunny Knock Out ™ . Tips Radler offers a few basic tips for gardeners anxious to grow Knock Out or other landscape roses. When planting bare root in …
Type: Plant Info
… Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow …
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… to receive at any time of year. Discover how to make decadent truffles, and learn techniques for making a ganache and toasting nuts. Take home gift-sized portions of almond-cherry biscotti …
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… Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow …
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… Garden’s production department grows nearly a half-million plants every year. Join Tim Pollak for a behind-the-scenes tour through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s greenhouses and nursery. Be the …
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… love to get their hands dirty. Spend three days of gardening fun, practicing activities for young children, both inside and out. This workshop features easy-to-grow plants that …
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