… Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter 12:45 p.m. Option to meet in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour. Enjoy spring’s beauty in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers and budding trees to the sounds of birdsong. Get …
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… Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter 12:45 p.m. Option to meet in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour. Enjoy spring’s beauty in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers and budding trees to the sounds of birdsong. Get …
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… Q. What accounts for the different autumn color displays in trees and shrubs? A. Certain plants have a built-in genetic code that is responsible for their intense fall color displays. But even with these genes in place, trees and shrubs need ideal weather conditions to show off their best color. Trees …
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… recent cold and snow have me dreaming of fresh produce from my veggie garden. What can I plant in March? A. It’s not too early to select and purchase onion sets for late March planting. Onion … the varieties ‘Ebenezer’ and ‘Golden Globe’ are recommended for Illinois. Sets may be planted in early spring as soon as the soil is dry enough to work. For green onions, the sets should be … can be harvested four to six weeks after planting. Dry onions will be ready to harvest in three to four months (approximately late August or early September) when the necks are …
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… Celebrate fall and get out in nature in the Garden’s McDonald Woods. Get involved with our community science program, Budburst, by … and how to submit observations with our mobile app. Then set out on a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 …
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… Q. We’ve noticed several wide, very green circles in the grass in our front lawn. Mushrooms are growing out of part of the circles. What are the rings and how … to as “fairy rings.” They are diseased areas characterized by lush, fast-growing grass growing in circles or arcs with mushrooms growing around the outside of the ring, particularly during …
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… Q. What can I do to attract birds to my garden in the winter? A. There is a great demand for food in winter as natural supplies decline. Do not prune plants with berries and seedpods, like … goldenrod (Solidago), or ornamental grasses. These provide natural food sources and help birds in the beginning of winter. After the first hard frost, natural foods may not be available or may …
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… Victorian or Gothic gardening) is having more than a moment; it’s been all the rage for years. In 2024, it was dubbed one of gardening’s trendiest topics as gardeners, new and experienced, … implemented dark, moody containers, sections of their space, or entire gardens. The appeal is in the creativity: Goth gardening features dark, dramatic-looking plants, but it also embraces … color. Jess says its upright habit “towers like the stained-glass windows” you might see in Gothic architecture. Nice touch, Jess. Heuchera ‘Black Pearl’ No goth container would feel …
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… back to the mythological story of Narcissus and his everlasting beauty, which is reflected in the daffodil’s exceptional floral diversity in form, size, and color. The trumpet shape offers a rewarding opportunity to explore form, while …
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… Public Gardens in Study Akron Zoological Park Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation Atlanta Botanical Garden Baker …
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