… In Greek mythology, Iris is the Goddess of the Rainbow. She’s a messenger from the gods to … habitat ranges from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia where some grow on mountain tops, in meadows, deserts, alongside streams, and on hillsides. Depending on the species, they range in height from a few inches tall to several feet. Flowers Iris blossoms are represented in …
Type: Plant Info
… Library acquired its Rare Book Collection from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in 2002. These approximately 2,500 volumes represent primary sources in the world of botany and horticulture and give us a glimpse into the history of plants all the … choose five of her top books from the Rare Book Collection—no easy feat. Below are her picks, in no particular order; each book is uniquely beautiful and impactful. The Illustrated …
Type: Blog
… crabapples highlight the spirit of spring. Prized for their profuse display of flowers in April and May, these ornamental trees boast a variety of sizes, shapes and forms from dwarf … wide-spreading and upright. Besides the spring flowers, the display is followed again in late summer with colorful fruits, providing for two seasons of outstanding interest. And, … another attractive sight. These versatile trees are effective planted as a single specimen or in groups. There are smaller varieties suitable for urban sites as well as for foundation and …
Type: Plant Info
… At a party, it's the red dress that turns heads. On the highway, it's the red sports car. In the prairie, it's the rare cardinal flower in a sea of goldenrod. And when the woods take on a golden glow, the flame of red is what makes … turn red are the secret divas of woods and gardens. Through September, they may modestly blend in with the crowd. But as nights turn cool, they drop the bashful act and step to center stage. …
Type: Plant Info
… June is the month of total abundance in the rose garden, even if your garden contains only one rose. Whether growing hybrid teas, … all come into bloom. Some might say it is a cruel twist of floral fate to have all this excess in one month. For the gardener who possesses heirloom roses that bloom only once in the summer, these few weeks are cherished. For the gardener who values versatility at the back …
Type: Plant Info
… moths are a serious pest of forest and urban trees. Newly hatched larvae chew tiny holes in leaves in spring. Later in the season, mature larvae skeletonize leaves, and in severe cases, entirely defoliate trees. …
Type: Plant Info
… bears fragrant yellow blooms with purple streaks at the base, usually occurring late enough in the spring to avoid frost damage. Repeat flowering has been reported. This cultivar is named after Brooklyn community and environmental activist Hattie Carthan, who was instrumental in saving and planting trees in Brooklyn NY from 1964 until her death in 1984. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines. Look for their globular nests in sedges along the Skokie River. …
Type: Birding
… full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy yellow blooms that attract butterflies in May and June. It belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 1 foot in partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border, a ground cover, or an understory plant, and it is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
