… This is a clump-forming perennial with a basal mound of scallop-edged, light green leaves 1 foot tall … soil in full sun to part shade. In full-sun locations, provide afternoon shade. If it is sited ideally it will self seed, sometimes aggressively. Deadheading will prevent this. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… as the relative humidity and temperatures remain high. In many drier home environments, it is prone to infections of spider mites in winter. The treatment is relatively straightforward—periodically take it to the bathroom and give it a warm shower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant in spring; flowers continue sporadically through the summer. This self-sowing columbine is an outstanding understory woodland wildflower for late spring color, where it brings unique … buttercup family, columbines have complex flowers including five petals with long spurs. This is the only species native to the states east of the Mississippi River. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, while it is resistant to rabbits and deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than … ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an unusual squat shape, something like a habanero pepper. It is hotter than jalapenos, but also very sweet and flavorful. The plants should be started indoors …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… celosias are more petite versions of their cousins, plumed celosia and cockscomb. The species is in the amaranth family and is native to tropical Asia. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Seaton's Ruby anemone-flowered mum ( Chrysanthemum 'Seaton's Ruby') is a tried-and-true, consistent award winner at chrysanthemum shows. The flower shape, described … while the central cushion of petal-like flowers are the same shade of red. This cultivar is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region. Gardeners replant rooted cuttings each spring that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This breeding species is seen broadly, but most often in the McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a fish-eating duck that can be found diving in Garden lakes. …
Type: Birding
