… As its common name implies, the yellow fruit cranberrybush viburnum is notable for its clusters of yellow fruit, which are unusual for the species. The foliage is a … green color, which also differentiates this cultivar from the species; it turns red and yellow in the fall. This cultivar was introduced in Berlin in 1910. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… June is the month of total abundance in the rose garden, even if your garden contains only one rose. … 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, …
Type: Plant Info
… As days grow longer in early spring, gardeners get itchy. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon to get started. But you can't plant just anything Only a few crops, mainly greens and root vegetables, have seeds that will sprout in cool soil — and to a seed, it's the soil temperature, not the air temperature, that matters. A …
Type: Plant Info
… Explore the Krasberg Rose Garden Learn More One of the great joys in June is the opportunity to stroll leisurely through the Rose Garden, and bear witness to more than … has always been a singular destination for out-of-town visitors, for local residents who drop in daily to see what new bud has bloomed overnight, and for gardeners looking for ideas and …
Type: Walks
… load up the cart, let’s look at five essential things that would benefit you and your garden. In the long run, these items are like a little insurance policy for your plants. 1. Rain Gauge … good enough. But that short shower only washes the dust off the leaves. A rain gauge placed in an open area, away from buildings, fences and trees, provides a true picture of how much rain … are in a full flush of foliage, raindrops often bounce off the leaves, and if the shower is brief, the soil below remains dry. Think about a tomato plant or a hydrangea and how deep …
Type: Plant Info
… investigates genomic aspects of plant evolution and adaptation, leveraging my expertise in the analysis of large data sets comprising complex molecular information from individuals, … ecological patterns and processes, across space and time. I am particularly interested in native plants, their conservation, and how they can be implemented into landscapes to … human well-being and health. Current Projects: Adaptation to temperature extremes. Temperature is one of the greatest drivers of plant diversification, with adaptation to both hot and cold …
Type: Staff bio
… Description: This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this bird of the shrub prairie in the Dixon Prairie when it is passing through. …
Type: Birding
… This cultivar is a shorter flowering sport of Allium 'Summer Beauty' with lavender flowers at 12 inches in height. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'White Beauty' is a vigorous plant with rust-red basal ring in each white flower. Leaves have wavy margins. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
