… Maidenhair fern is one of the most easily recognized ferns in moist woods in eastern and central North America. Each dark purple rachis (central leaf stem) grows to about a foot or more tall and then branches out into several fronds that curl into semi-circles. Each glossy, blade-shaped …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Serendipity Elephant's Ear is a tall plant with large, heart-shaped purplish-green leaves with very dark purple undersides. The stems and veins on the leaf undersides are lime green. A jungle plant, it prefers shady conditions and rich consistently moist soils and protection from drying or damaging winds and harsh …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Rough Tree Fern is native to eastern Australia and Tasmania and can withstand cooler temperatures and elevations than the Lacy Tree Fern ( Cyathea cooperi ). …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Magnolia Betty is notable for its vibrant reddish-purple blossoms and relatively small shrubby stature. It is … U.S. National Arboretum in 1962. Betty blooms in mid-spring about 2 to 4 weeks after the star and saucer magnolias. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that emerge before the foliage on a slow-growing medium-sized tree with a pyramidal habit. It is a cross between Magnolia acuminata and M. denudata . It is hardy in both the heat and the cold of the Chicago region. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Right about now, some gardeners are thinking about putting their gardens to bed and stowing the trowels and pruners. Before you do that, think about popping a few fresh plants into your containers to … ideas. Here are some things to do now before your garden winds down. Time to Plant September is a great time to plant some types of trees and shrubs. Cooler days, warm soils, and rain or …
Type: Plant Info
… vermicomposting (composting with worms) in April for Earth Day. It has been four months and my worms have generated some nice castings (worm poop) from the food I fed them. My compost is ready to harvest! If you started a worm bin or are planning to do so, you will know your bin is ready to harvest when the paper bedding and food scraps have been turned into a dark, fluffy, soil-like material. In a successful worm …
Type: Blog
… This clump-forming bulb grows to a height of 8 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white and blue blooms in March and April and is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Animal Farm is a group of musicians and educators who write original music for children and families. Blending original songs, educational comedy, and interactive storytelling, their … Parenting Product Award, Mom’s Choice Award, and Parents Choice Recommended Award, and is available on Spotify and Apple Music. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs …
Type: Event for Calendar
… 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 5,000 roses primed for their annual show of shows. Rosa 'Dainty … Celebrate Your Event June is a month of celebrations — graduations, weddings, long summer days and evenings , and Father’s Day. The Rose Garden is often an integral part of these activities, …
Type: Walks
