… takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to pink to blue and persists into winter. Fall foliage color is deep burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from its native China used the leaves to make a medicinal tea. It has a vase shaped habit and is noted for sparse foliage on the bottom portion of the plant. White flowers in May are followed by abundant red fruits in the fall; the fall foliage color is soft red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 … their annual show of shows. Rosa 'Dainty Bess' hybrid tea rose Come 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, and has always been a singular destination for …
Type: Walks
… are in a full flush of foliage, raindrops often bounce off the leaves, and if the shower is brief, the soil below remains dry. Think about a tomato plant or a hydrangea and how deep … and may show some damage this year. If you have a small garden, you may only need a hose that is 25 or 50 feet long. For larger gardens, there are hoses that reach 100 feet or more. Before … can buy the best plants in the world, but if your soil lacks nutrients or organic matter, or is mostly clay or sandy, the plants won’t thrive. A soil test, like a blood test, can indicate …
Type: Plant Info
… A free virtual program celebrating the language of flowers. The Language of Flowers genre is at the intersection of botany, horticulture, natural history, art, poetry, and women’s … to conserve and digitize language of flower genre editions. Collaboration: The symposium is presented in collaboration with the Caxton Club , an organization bringing together a … design and production; and to share in the joys of fine books. Partner: The Lenhardt Library is a partner in the Biodiversity Heritage Library , the world’s largest open access digital …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Description: Although once only a summer visitor from the south, the northern cardinal is now a year-round resident of our area and can be found anywhere at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This tiny, long-tailed bird is usually found in wooded areas of the Garden, where it occasionally builds its small …
Type: Birding
… Description: One of the earliest nesting species in our region, this grassland species is most often seen flying over in spring, but occasionally lands in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes, close to the bridges, looking for insects. Look for …
Type: Birding
… Description: This swallow is often seen flying over the lakes or closer to the bridges where it nest in old cliff swallow …
Type: Birding
