… cold to shed her bloom. —Elizabeth Gordon What can give us more hope that the end of winter is near than to see the young shoots of snowdrops (Galanthus spp . ) emerging from the frost-covered ground? We can be well assured that spring is just around the corner by the very sight of their blooms standing out against the melting snow … plant bulbs as soon as they are available in the fall. Place in a sunny or semi-shady site, in moist soil with a large proportion of humus. The site should be well drained, with a …
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… View Classes Carlson’s Outdoor Photo Tips Light Controlling light in photography is important. “Often the snow looks gray or blue in winter photos; this is because there’s an enormous amount of light bouncing around from snow—it’s highly … ‘squints’ just as we do in bright light. The old photo cliché “when it’s bright, add light” is certainly true in these conditions. Open your camera’s aperture or extend the shutter speed to …
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… bumble bee ( Bombus affinis ), fuzzy and endangered, unseen here before. The rare sighting is a bright thread in a much larger tapestry being rewoven across the region. Once one of the … pollinators, wildlife, and people alike. Bee balm, the flower that drew the bee that day, is one of many resilient native species helping to reweave balance. Its tubular blossoms attract … ) seed pods Bee balm ( Monarda fistulosa ) seeds The Seed Amplification Program is cyclical, beginning with collecting seed from the forest preserves to “amplify” through seed …
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… Description: A colorful duck, the wood duck is commonly visible in lakes with its tail end sticking up, perched in trees, or using nesting …
Type: Birding
… conditions to reach a height of 5 feet. In April it produces showy pink to white blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… moisture conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies in July and August and is resistant to deer. …
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… with showy yellow stamens . It may need to be staked, especially in the first year. This is the hardiest white Anemone. …
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… partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has red blooms from May through August and is a specimen in a border. …
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… Sawara false cypress is a large evergreen tree growing to between 50 and 70 feet in height. The many cultivated …
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… star magnolia was introduced in 1972 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Arnold Arboretum. It is a hardy early spring bloomer. The fragrant white flowers feature 28-33 tepals. …
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