… tree, which is usually multistemmed, are wide-spreading. The saucer magnolia is enshrouded in flowers in late March to early April, when flowers open that are white to pinkish-purple and 5-10" across … silver-gray bark are the saucer magnolia's outstanding attributes. Saucer magnolia was bred in France in the 18th century as a cross between Magnolia denudata and M. liliiflora ; it has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large pinkish-purple flowers with prominent purple spots and blotches appear in masses towards the growing tip of the single cane. In the wild, aerial roots arising along the cane intertwine themselves with surrounding vegetation to keep the plants upright when in flower. In cultivation staking is required. Bright light, high humidity and high temperatures …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Manager, Windy City Harvest For Ketaurah James, her job is more than just a job: She grew up in North Lawndale, where Windy City Harvest’s Farm on Ogden is located, and she has seen … is for city people, too. Years working for Windy City Harvest: 5 years, and she participated in Youth Farm as a high school student Grew up in: North Lawndale, Chicago Favorite Farm on Ogden produce: Strawberries for fruit, onions for …
Type: Blog
… during this semidormant winter period. Succulent plants, such as cacti and jade plants, are in a winter dormancy and require bright light but very cool conditions with no water for up to … your collection. Pests to look out for include the following: Spider mites — Look for webbing in leaf axils, stippled foliage, and weak, off-color leaves. Mites are often difficult to see … these insects resemble crowds of tiny cotton puffs. Whitefly — Whiteflies are a major problem in many greenhouses because they can quickly move to neighboring plants. Look for tiny, white, …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This tundra nester only visits the Garden in late fall through early spring. Look for it foraging for seeds on the surface of the snow in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: The Garden's lone swift species is exclusively seen flying overhead in small groups while chasing insects. In the evening, they dive into open chimneys where they roost and nest. …
Type: Birding
… This perennial grows to a height of 4 feet in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has yellow blooms from November to April and is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grow to a height of 8 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In January and February it has lavender blooms. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to a height of 3 feet with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has blue and lavender blooms in May and June and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… accentuated with white nectar guides near the throat. Siberian irises are tough, thriving in dry and wet soils in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
