… well-meaning owners are left wondering what happened. What happened, to put it very simply, is that the plant's environment changed from ideal to less than ideal. Match Houseplants to … are not only nontoxic but sturdy if they are around pets. "We have a pothos at home that is indestructible, and cats mostly leave it alone," says Tim Johnson, director of horticulture at the Garden. The good news is that not only is discovering your houseplant environment easily accomplished, it's …
Type: Plant Info
… coneflower) as an immune-system stimulant or Hypericum (St. Johnswort) as an antidepressant, is not new. Native Americans of the Great Plains held Echinacea in high regard and prescribed … Christians used it in exorcisms. For some, it’s a mood lifter against present-day demons. What is an Herb? An herb is a plant with a fleshy stem that dies back at the end of each growing season. It’s also any …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This bird is rarely seen flying over the Garden on migration. It was recently found nesting in Cook …
Type: Birding
… Description: A loud and large flycatcher, this bird is most likely to be seen nesting in the McDonald Woods or in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large owl is commonly seen at the Garden as it nests in old hawk nests in the McDonald Woods or other …
Type: Birding
… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes looking for insects, especially closer to bridges where …
Type: Birding
… Description: This bird of northern bogs is only seen at the Garden on migration. Look for it in shrubby areas and on the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… to a height of 1 foot in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of more than 40 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a shade tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
