… 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 …
Type: Plant Info
… 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 …
Type: Blog
… Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored …
Type: Birding
… conditions. It has pink and purple blooms in July and August. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… height of about 4 feet. In the summer it produces pale yellow bracts. It goes in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Gateway’, at 5 feet in height, is shorter and sturdier than the straight species and features mauve-pink flowers that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… moisture conditions. It has white blooms in March and April. It belongs in a border and is also attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… foliage on this hardy deciduous hibiscus from mid-summer up to the first hard frost. This is a moderately sized cultivar suitable for smaller gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… reach a height of 1 foot. In May and June it produces exceptionally fragrant white flowers. It is a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has showy orange blooms year-round. It is a specimen that attracts birds and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
