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  • … Description: Look for this common migrant warbler and possible breeder in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: Look for this common nesting bird near low conifers where it prefers to build its nests. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: Look for this warbler-like bird in any wooded area of the Garden, especially McDonald Woods. …
    Type: Birding
  • … a judged exhibit of flowers, vegetables, herbs and houseplants. Plants will be available for sale. …
    Type: Event for Calendar
  • … Q: I have some tulip and daffodil bulbs left over from fall planting. How do I "force" them for indoor bloom? A: If the bulbs are still dry and firm, pot them up in clean pots, using … exposed. Water the bulbs well and put the pots in a cool (40- to 45-degree Fahrenheit) spot for approximately 14 weeks. When the bulbs begin to sprout, move the pots into bright but still … this process. As long as the foliage remains green, it is continuing to manufacture food for the bulb. If you remove it prematurely, you run the risk of depleting the bulb’s energy. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … by the U.S. National Arboretum as part of a program to develop disease tolerant lilacs for warmer climates. Betsy Ross is an early bloomer and features abundant fragrant white … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Palibin Meyer lilac is prized for its compact rounded habit, abundant densely packed pinkish-purple blooms and easy care. Its … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … SUMMER CHARM® Pekin lilac is a tree form of lilac known for its fine textured foliage and abundant creamy white blooms in late spring. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … from the fact that it blooms a bit later than the common lilac. It is a large shrub suitable for a hedge and features fragrant lavender to whitish blooms. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … lilac, which is a cross between the common lilac and the Asian lilac S. oblata . It is notable for its fragrant double magenta blooms. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant