… more common. That's when Illinois was covered with pasture land. This nocturnal owl is known for its heart-shaped face, and its acute listening skills come in handy for hunting small mammals on the ground. …
Type: Birding
… This alpine currant cultivar is a dwarf (3'), dense, mounding, deciduous shrub, grown primarily for its attractive dark green, fine-textured, three-lobed leaves. 'Green Mound' is a male cultivar that will bear no fruit (this species requires male and female plants for fruit production). Inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear in April. Fall color is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Join us on an evening bird walk through the Garden’s Dixon Prairie as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required. Binoculars are recommended but not required. Dress for the weather. A map will be sent. Bridget Kiernan, birder and horticulturist, Chicago Botanic …
Type: Item Detail
… in your garden, cover small transplants of squash, cucumbers, and zucchini with row covers to prevent moths from laying eggs on vines. Remove row covers when plants begin to flower. Consider planting resistant varieties next year. Pinch top growth of herbs to … Snip or cut off sprigs of herbs to use in cooking all season. A fascinating nature project for families is to plant dill or fennel to attract swallowtail butterflies to lay their eggs. …
Type: Plant Info
… Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies', or aromatic aster, was selected for the Chicago Botanic Garden's plantings because of its intense lavender-blue color, and … the species. The 1-inch blooms flower freely throughout September and October, and are magnets for butterflies and bees still seeking nectar and pollen at the end of the blooming season. The … until established, but otherwise this cultivar is insect- and pest-resistant. (The old name for this plant was Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'.) …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… NASA software engineer, Jose Salcedo has taught both Ohara School and Ikenobo School Ikebana for over 25 years. Free; preregistration is not required Regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Japanese Anemones are outstanding plants for the late summer and fall garden featuring lovely poppy-like flowers; the Pretty Lady series … pink flowers that bloom from August through October. These long-lived garden plants are great for mixing with hardy mums and other fall-flowering perennials. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the central mass of dark purple stamens on this sprawling vine. This cultivar is ideal for use on low arbors and arbors or can be used as a groundcover for banks and other larger spaces. The nectar and pollen rich flowers attract pollinating insects …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, bold, palmate-shaped leaves with deep incisions and teeth form the backdrop for upright flowering stems featuring bright golden yellow daisies. Ideal for areas with moist soils and partial shade or those areas that can be irrigated during dry …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… design and installation. With a mix of lectures, workshops, and walks, you will create a plan for your home garden that incorporates plant spacing, plant selection, and the importance of dynamic bed lines. Garden walks will be included. Dress for the weather. Diane Smith, The Perennial Professionals, Inc. Classroom 4, Learning Center …
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