… of USDA hardiness zones (zones 5-9). I am leading a project to develop genomics resources for A. triloba and explore genetic diversity in Asimina. Collaborators and I are sampling A. … currently being devastated by beech bark disease (BBD). I am developing genomic tools for woodlot management that can identify trees that are resistant to BBD and use them in a … help maintain this tree as an iconic species in the American landscape. We are setting trials for woodlot management and conducting long-term monitoring to assess whether a marker-assisted …
Type: Staff bio
… recognizable and beloved wildflowers, but there are a few things you may not know about them. For one thing, there are several wild species of Rudbeckia growing in the region and several cultivars with bigger and/or fancier flowers that have been developed for people’s gardens. My favorite, sweet black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) , is a native … cleaning this species is wonderful! Sweet black-eyed Susan is a sweet addition to any garden for several reasons: it is a native species, a long-lived perennial, adaptable to several …
Type: Plant Info
… Garden’s horticultural therapists engage our clients in similar moments of joyful perseverance for their health and well-being, guiding them through to May, when the last frost date finally … the activity, participants must first choose a pressed flower to represent themselves, and place it in the middle of their mandala. The simple task of choosing a flower to represent one’s … on the layers of support systems in their lives: their family, friends, and neighborhood. For children, this is an excellent opportunity to conceptualize the many levels of community …
Type: Blog
… as a beacon of color on a cold, leafless winter day. Though this species has a bad reputation for robbing eggs from other birds' nests, squirrels and crows, in turn, raid the nests of jays. … helps feed the young. Blue jays can be raucous, and their “jay jay jay” screech can be heard for quite a distance. During breeding season they become quiet, especially when near their nests. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this woodland-nesting flycatcher in the McDonald Woods or in the Barbara Brown Nature … the trees' shade in McDonald Woods at the Garden. Have a seat on one of the benches and listen for the pewee, a bird much more easily heard than seen. Even on a warm summer day, the eastern …
Type: Birding
… limbs of 30 whitespire birch trees to reveal their brilliant stems. While it's not necessary for the health of the trees, the task does make the trees more beautiful — and luckily, it is … You may need to clean older trees every two or three years to maintain the white look. Wait for the right conditions. If you have other plants under your birch trees, you'll want to wait …
Type: Plant Info
… Continue to care for indoor flowering gift plants. Azaleas require even moisture and bright light. Deadhead to keep plants blooming for four to six weeks. Azaleas can go outside to a partly shaded location after May 15, but must …
Type: Plant Info
… dispursing their seeds, often in downy tufts, with the wind. Wood has been commercially used for a variety of products including furniture, cabinets, barrels, crates and butcher blocks. Native Americans hollowed out trunk sections for dugout canoes. European settlers reportedly gave this tree the common name of sycamore …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Each inflorescence can produce from three to 15 fragrant flowers, providing continuous bloom for up to two months. They are relatively easy to grow, given medium light and temperatures to 60 … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… can use mushrooms found growing outside or buy them from the market. When selecting mushrooms for spore prints, look for these things: The cap should be fully open with the gills exposed The gills should look good, … work. First, remove the stems. I use scissors so I don’t pull up or damage any of the gills. Place the mushrooms with the gill side down on a piece of paper. Mushrooms with dark gills, like …
Type: Blog
