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- … Description: This colorful duck is usually seen in small flocks on the lakes. It uses its wide, serrated bill to sift food out of the water. It is not a diving duck. If you see what looks like a mallard with … at the Garden in March, April, and early May, feeding and resting before flying farther north to breed. Shovelers can also be seen in late summer and fall at the Garden lakes on their way to …Type: Birding
- … Ever been to Norway in the winter? It is bone-chilling cold and dark...and everyone is outside, even when temperatures are below zero. … about enjoying nature and the outdoors, no matter the weather. Just look at the stunning feed to see how this positive winter mindset plays out. #friluftsliv Instagram Friluftsliv …Type: Blog
- … of bright yellow flowers. Depending on the spring weather, they flower any time from mid-March to mid-April. Most forsythias are native to east Asia, although one species hails from southern Europe. They range in size from 18 inches … to a rich buttery gold. These carefree shrubs will grow in almost any soil type as long as it is not extremely dry. A bonus—deer tend to leave them alone. Meet Some of the Garden's …Type: Plant Info
- … Acalypha wilkesiana 'Peaches' is a subtropical -tropical shrub that can be grown as as an annual in the Chicago region. It's orange flowers bloom in spring to early summer in full-sun to partial shade. …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … This clump-forming bulb grows to a height of 20 inches with full sun and dry soil conditions. It has blue blooms in July and August. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … This tree grows to a height of 30 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink and purple blooms that attract butterflies from May through October. It is a specimen. …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … This low-growing perennial is native to tropical Asia and Australia. It needs full sun and moist soil conditions. From March to August it produces white flowers. It can be used in a summer border. …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … This perennial requires full sun and dry conditions. From late spring to early fall it produces pink and red flowers that attract butterflies. It is resistant to deer and can be a specimen in a border. …Type: Garden Guide Plant
- … This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial 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
- … This clump-forming grass can grow to a height of about 3 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In midsummer and early fall it produces showy purple blooms. It is a specimen. …Type: Garden Guide Plant