… Ph.D., curator of woody plants, likes this large shrub, which can reach 12 feet tall and wide, for its bright orange-red stems: “As the name implies, this shrub willow glows like a flame in …
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… This fast-growing shrub with cherry-red stems is a great choice for brightening the winter garden, according to outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Cardinal …
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… It’s the leaves of this orchid that tell a story: strongly vanilla-scented, they were brewed for a fragrant tea in Victorian times. It was called faham, or Bourbon tea—the latter referring …
Type: Plant Info
… Bill Smith, National Park Service ranger for the Indiana Dunes National Park, shares information about local National Park Service …
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… will learn the fundamental principles of aquaponics production as well as tips and tricks for building an at-home or small-scale aquaponics system. This course will include hands-on work …
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… balsam fir is an evergreen conifer with dense dark green needles. Used as a specimen plant for rock gardens, it displays bright lime-green new growth each spring. The slow growth rate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ruby Perfection cabbage is another of the edible members of the Brassicaceae that can be used for ornamental and/or culinary uses. Cabbages are typically heavy feeders and thrive in rich well …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from early summer to early fall, sometimes to frost. The mildly fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies. Deadheading will lengthen blooming time. It grows to a maximum height of six …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… throughout the summer. This cultivar is a butterfly magnet whose flowers are also noted for long vase life indoors. This is a reliable perennial in the Chicago area if planted in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Take a peaceful afternoon walk through the beautiful Dixon Prairie as we search for waterfowl and raptors during fall migration. This is a beginner-friendly event, though all …
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