… This thorny round shrub needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. Its deep crimson foliage is eye catching during the growing season and becomes brighter in the fall. In the spring it produces insignificant yellow flowers that give way to red fruits that attract birds. This plant belongs in a hedge or border. …
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… This is the quiet time of year, when we put our gardens to bed. All the hustle of summer planting, … 2 inches deep). Birds will not use birdbaths with deep basins. If you’re new to bird-watching, buy a bird identification book. It will make the often dull winter months much more delightful. …
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… Science First Application 2 With Sidebar Menu Science First Application & Resources What is Science First? Calling all curious minds in rising 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades! Are you ready to unleash your inner explorer and dive into the wonders of science? Look no further than Science … Fuel your curiosity: Learn about plants, animals, and the environment in a fun and engaging way. Free lunch: No need to pack a brown bag, lunch is on us! Make new friends: Connect with …
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… Native to Japan, Chaenomeles japonica ‘Maulei' is an oval or rounded shrub producing orange or salmon-colored flowers in late winter and early spring. The flowers give way to yellow and red fruit that attract birds. It reaches a maximum height of 3 feet under full …
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… Tour the Dixon Prairie Lost Landscape Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .56 miles Time: 1 hour 25 mins Stop 1: Savanna Dixon … that lies between the edge of a forest and the wide-open grasslands. While most prairie is treeless, the savanna is scattered with trees—often fire-resistant bur oaks—that cast partial … than a person. -In fall, the grasses go golden and birds flock here to eat and rest on their way south. -In winter, open water attracts overwintering birds and animals. Stop 7: Wet Prairie …
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… This large shrub to small tree grows close to 10 feet tall with full sun and well-drained, moderate soil moisture … conditions. In March and April, it produces showy, fragrant, pink blossoms. These give way to orange, red, and yellow apricots that attract birds (and people). This is one of the hardiest and earliest of the Prunus to flower in Chicago-area gardens. …
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… New! Seed is a precious common heritage, and an essential component to the future sustainability of our …
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… This is a deciduous shrub that is native to China and Japan. It can grow to 6’ in height and 9’ in width. It blooms in late spring with four-petalled white flowers that give way to jet black berries that ripen in the fall and persist through winter. It will tolerate a …
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… Wisteria frutescens is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 30 feet. It grows under full sun with moderate … it produces large hanging clusters of fragrant, pea-like purple and lavender blooms, giving way to brown fruit in the fall. The plant can be used as a hedge with support and is resistant to …
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