… It’s now early fall and that means it’s time for Colchicum ! Colchicum is a group of flowers also known as autumn crocuses, though they’re … up the early autumn landscape. They’re best grown in a groundcover or as an underplanting for taller bulbs such as lilies ( Lilium sp. ). The spring foliage can be rather large and … the final blooms of Lilium speciosum ‘Uchida’ as well. This lily is notable for being the latest-blooming lily in our climate. These plants started blooming in early September and are …
Type: Blog
… The Range of Options for a New Kind of Lawn New! Lawns cover vast areas of our local landscapes. Between planting, … of lawn alternatives with a menu of options and practical tips to rethink lawns. Class may visit lawn alternative experimental plots at the Garden, weather permitting. Dress for the weather. The School's CEUs 4 hours OPC elective Rebecca Barak, Ph.D., conservation …
Type: Item Detail
… world through citizen science. Citizen Science Academy courses use Budburst as a case study for learning about citizen science as a field, how to use citizen science effectively in a … credits are available from the Colorado School of Mines. Four-week courses are eligible for two credits ($95 fee). Two-week courses are eligible for one credit ($55 fee). For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions . Current Courses Teaching Phenology and Climate Change (CSA …
Type: Page
… leathery green summer foliage, and brilliantly tricolored autumn foliage—stunning color for a tall border. Visit the Buehler Enabling Garden to see a nice specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to holidays, friends, and food. Put planet Earth on your gift list and consider these ideas for how to have a more environmentally friendly holiday season: Decorate with natural materials: … acorns can become a table centerpiece. Choose a tree you can see from your window to decorate for the birds, and hang it with pinecone bird feeders and strings of cranberries and popcorn. … Share your love of plants: Add more plants to your indoor space, or give one as a gift. Opt for fragrant and easy-to-grow herbs like mint, parsley, or lavender. Make your own wrapping …
Type: Blog
… they are just large enough to hold the one to three navy bean-sized eggs of the hummer. For the pint-sized bird to be able to keep the tiny eggs warm during incubation requires that the … of room necessary to hold the family. One of the ways the hummingbirds get around this need for flexibility is that they construct the nest of soft plant fibers and then wrap the whole … find the nest of one of these birds during the nesting season, but if not, keep an eye out for little bumps, lumps, and knobs on bare branches in winter. You might get lucky. …
Type: Blog
… "flamingo flowers" throughout the year. It is pollinated by a number of tropical bees that visit the pollen sacs in a spiral up the inflorescence. The seeds are contained in a berry with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the spread of diseases. A number of different taxa of pollinating and nectar feeding insects visit the flowers throughout the growing season while hummingbirds have also been seen. 2020 – …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… overlook Lake Michigan: these are the magnets that attract people interested in history to visit cemeteries. We will explore both Lake Forest and Graceland cemeteries. Students should be …
Type: Item Detail
… was 48.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 8.7 degrees below normal. What did the cold weather mean for our plants? Luckily, nothing devastating. Early bloomers, like winter aconite, crocus, and … of May. Higan cherry ( Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’) Cherries: Mid-April is prime time for cherries here. They have their own festival in Washington, D.C., and in 2018, they reached … Garden began to keep track of first blooms on our grounds more than 25 years ago, this is the latest we’ve ever seen forsythia bloom. Late bloomers have now all started to exit their winter …
Type: Blog
