… For the past week, the big forklifts and trucks with their whimsical cargo have been rolling in … of color, imagination, and sound, a night out for families, couples, and friends who want to get in on something new. This is a holiday lights event for a new generation, jolly with the …
Type: Blog
… Description: Look in any wooded area for this common migrant and breeder. …
Type: Birding
… following list contains plants in the Plant Evaluation Program that are also top-rated plants for the Chicagoland growing region (zone 5). Asclepias (milkweed) Aster (aster) Athyrium (lady … following list contains plants in the Plant Evaluation Program that are also top-rated plants for the Chicagoland growing region (zone 5). Asclepias (milkweed) Aster (aster) Athyrium (lady …
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… Native to Africa, black-eyed peas are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the new year. The legumes had particular cultural significance among enslaved West Africans; to this day, black-eyed pea fritters are a popular street food in Senegal and other West African … 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
… the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden; it was selected for its two to three toned blooms that emerge creamy and age to a medium violet. It is part of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… light as a garden element. Why light a garden? Light creates a feeling in space, according to Ms. Moyer, as well as serving as a directional tool. It provides visual transportation in a garden from one area to another. Lighting can say "welcome" if the front entrance is lit or "not welcome" if the … added to their gardens, they want a little bit more…and then a little bit more. Guidelines for good light design When deciding how to illuminate your yard or garden, keep the following …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. I have ordered several hundred tulip bulbs for fall planting. Can I be assured of their return for many years? A. Most of the large hybrid tulips planted today are not true perennials in the … the summer. This excess moisture in the soil rots most of the tulip bulbs and accounts for their "one-year only" performance. Certain species of tulips are true perennials—the species …
Type: Plant Info
… a Master’s degree in organ performance from Northern Illinois University after having worked for several years in a non-musical technical environment. She is also a certified Carillonneur, … and recently played several recitals in Australia. She served on the GCNA board of directors for 6 years, and was co-editor of Carillon News for over 10 years. She is also the owner of American Carillon Music Editions, a publishing …
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… Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies', or aromatic aster, was selected for the Chicago Botanic Garden's plantings because of its intense lavender-blue color, and … the species. The 1-inch blooms flower freely throughout September and October, and are magnets for butterflies and bees still seeking nectar and pollen at the end of the blooming season. The … until established, but otherwise this cultivar is insect- and pest-resistant. (The old name for this plant was Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'.) Archived Copy: This content was captured …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for this rare, medium-sized shorebird on mudflats and exposed shoreline. …
Type: Birding
