… 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
… of education and community programs notes, "In my garden, which doesn’t have as much sun as is ideal, my tomatoes need to stretch to reach the sun, and have grown easily to 14 feet." As … of education and community programs notes, "In my garden, which doesn’t have as much sun as is ideal, my tomatoes need to stretch to reach the sun, and have grown easily to 14 feet." As …
Type: Page
… 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 state-endangered species is rarely seen and difficult to spot. If here, this chicken-sized bird will be on a lake edge or …
Type: Birding
… Description: As its name implies, this western species is rarely seen in the Great Lakes region. It may be seen with flocks of common gull species. …
Type: Birding
… Description: The less common of two species of nuthatches seen at the Garden, it is usually seen in winter in wooded areas and at bird feeders. …
Type: Birding
… The Victory Garden is gaining ground again, 70 years after redefining gardening in America. Check out our …
Type: Plant Info
… of 6 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms year-round and is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
