… Description: Look for this breeding species in the shrubby areas of the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Listed as an annual in references, this is a tiny plant suitable for rock gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Mow lawn at 2 to 2½ inches, removing one-third or less of the leaf blade. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil, or add them to compost heap. Rake clippings slightly if they are … Fertilize lawn in mid-May if necessary. Late fall is a preferable time to fertilize. Monitor for weeds and hand pull or spot treat accordingly. …
Type: Plant Info
… are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring. The stems grow to 24 inches tall. Europa does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies … deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… daylily blooms scarlet with a green throat. The flowers which measure 5½ inches appear in mid to late season and are delightfully fragrant. Chicago Comanche will add a splash of color to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with greenish yellow throats. The 5½-inch blooms appear in mid season and are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This is a lovely addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aureus sweet mockorange is mostly grown for its foliage which emerges as golden in the spring and darkens to charteuse in the warmer months. It bears fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer which are attractive to pollinators. This shrub grows to about eight feet tall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… but that doesn’t mean gardening with students is impossible. Learn about different ways to envision a school garden, from growing vegetables in containers to hydroponic systems and other scaled-down gardens that fit your resources and needs. Discuss ways to use those gardens to reach SEL and academic goals for all. Bring plants with you after the program to get started at school or at home. ISBE PD …
Type: Item Detail
