… jonquil, narcissus, paperwhite—but all are members of the genus Narcissus—the botanical name for all daffodils. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, jonquil … should have a long-lasting arrangement. Many, but not all, daffodils are fragrant. Depending on the variety, the scent may be honey-sweet or spicy, bringing an extra dimension to your … the fall. Daffodils can be grown in sun or part shade and they bloom before the leaves emerge on trees and shrubs. This allows light to reach the plants during cool spring weather and then …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This frequently seen migrant leaves a characteristic spiraling accent on tree trunks as it feeds in wooded areas of the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a small, hunched-up heron, visible on logs in the water, stalking prey along the shore, or flying overhead. …
Type: Birding
… Description: The common loon may be seen flying over, or less frequently on, the larger bodies of water at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This fairly common, small shorebird is often seen in spring on exposed mudflat areas, especially south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This fairly common, small shorebird is often seen in spring on exposed mudflat areas, especially south of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: When this bird of shrub prairies is seen on migration, it is likely to be found in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… in early July, while conducting routine pollinator assessments with my Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) student Jenny, we noticed something unusual: a bumblebee with a bright orange patch on its backside. Could it be? At the Chicago Botanic Garden? The endangered rusty patched … the Garden is both thrilling and encouraging. Not only is it evidence that this bee is hanging on in the Chicago area, but also that biodiversity conservation is compatible with beautifully …
Type: Blog
… peppers, including bell or sweet peppers and jalapenos, are eaten when still green. If left on the plant longer, they all will ripen, usually to become red with more heat. That heat comes … reason hot peppers are popular in hot climates. In northern climates, peppers tend to be bred for mildness and eaten green—perhaps partly because the growing season is too short and cool to … weeks for the seeds to germinate. An electric seed-starting mat or a spot above (not directly on) a radiator will do it. Time your planting so that you can grow the seedlings under lights for …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This is a water-loving black-and-white diving duck that may be found on any of the lakes, mostly in spring. …
Type: Birding
