… in the border or under trees and shrubs, or interplanted in ground covers. The bulbs are good for naturalizing. The grass-like foliage will die back by late spring. An added bonus is the ease …
Type: Plant Info
… trees, but it is independent and not parasitic. Popular foliage plants, anthuriums are grown for their attractive, long-lasting, flowering bracts and are widely used by the cut-flower trade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this rounded, herbaceous perennial. Baptisia australis was named Perennial Plant of the Year for 2010 by the Perennial Plant Association. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… well with many of the mounding shade perennials. Lamium Although lamiums have been around for a long time, the one species, Lamium maculatum , is of particular interest to shade … study in the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Evaluation Program. Fifty-one varieties were grown for six years and evaluated on their ornamental traits, disease and pest resistance and cultural …
Type: Plant Info
… of native plants over traditional residential landscaping. It was especially gratifying for us when both the National Wildlife Federation and Openlands certified our garden as a … who enjoy the food sources and shelter of the garden, and it has been a favorite way station for many migratory birds. Furry friends are frequent visitors as well: raccoons, chipmunks, …
Type: Blog
… might be rewarded with a song or a glimpse of this handsome bird. Genetic variations account for two color forms or morphs of the white-throated sparrow. One morph has a tan and white …
Type: Birding
… of important milestones and artifacts. To the Future In this original artwork, commissioned for the Garden’s 50th birthday, local artist Sam Kirk illustrates our possible future. More than …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… packed, chopped leaves) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying Up to ¼ cup olive oil (optional) Up to ¼ cup flour (optional) Directions Combine all …
Type: Blog
… diseases can easily be spread if trees and shrubs are pruned at the wrong time of the year. For example, oak trees ( Quercus spp.) should only be pruned in the winter months when the trees …
Type: Plant Info
… of horticulture Tim Johnson . Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for more information. …
Type: Plant Info
