… Description: Spotted on Evening Island, the barn owl is rarely seen in this region now. Historically, however, they were more common. That's when Illinois was … This nocturnal owl is known for its heart-shaped face, and its acute listening skills come in handy for hunting small mammals on the ground. …
Type: Birding
… outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Cardinal dogwood offers multiseason interest—white flowers in spring and red-purple foliage in autumn. Birds typically pick off the bluish-white berries long before the first snowflake …
Type: Plant Info
… Central States Dahlia Society presents its annual dahlia plant and root sale featuring dahlias in an array of sizes, shapes, and colors. This is a great opportunity to purchase dahlias seen on display at the annual show in September. Society members will be available to answer questions about dahlia planting and …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Native to forests in Europe, this plant develops into large populations. It is considered to be an Ancient Woodland Indicator species. Leaves are gathered in the wild for salad, soup, and sandwiches. The bulb and flowers are also edible. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Spikes of deep-purple blue 'bells' appear on short spikes in June and continue into July on this hybrid developed in Austria at the Sarastro Nursery. Full sun, moist soils, and moderate fertility are keys to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… new growth each spring. The slow growth rate makes it an ideal low-maintenance plant. It grows in full sun to partial shade in a slightly acidic, well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ( A. saccharum ). It is also known by its registered name, HIGHLAND PARK®. It is pyramidal in shape, growing to a height of 35 feet with a spread of 22 feet. Its dark green foliage turns bright red in the fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feet high, 40 feet wide) compared to other buckeyes. It blooms with panicles of white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, well drained soil in full sun. It should be noted that the fruits and leaves of this tree are poisonous. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… red flowers with white edges to the petals. Cymbidium orchids require a distinct cool period in fall in order to set their flower buds. Their size, and this chilling requirement, make them a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Reddish-orange and gold bicolored flowers adorn this early flowering Dahlia beginning in late July and extending into September. This relatively short-growing cultivar may benefit from staking in high wind locations. Full sun and moderately rich, well-drained soils that never completely …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
