… he says the mid-summer drought weakened many plants, leaving them susceptible to problems in coming seasons. “Healthy trees resist disease and insect attack, but when they are under … summer yard waste or grass clippings. Go with the Flow Tiddens recommends watering plants in order of need, to the extent that a gardener’s time and resources allow. First, all evergreens … as the cuts will not have time to heal before the plants go dormant, which could result in winter damage. For more insight, take a class on pruning at the Garden this winter! Lastly, …
Type: Plant Info
… health conditions like Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, Saunders said. Those living in winter regions may be susceptible to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in fall and winter. Studies have found that a combination of exercise and exposure to sunlight … SAD symptoms. You might enjoy a Winter Solstice Woods Walk , a guided walk (about 1/3 mile) in McDonald Woods on Dec. 17. Tips to embrace winter Dress for success The difference …
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… as an antidepressant, is not new. Native Americans of the Great Plains held Echinacea in high regard and prescribed it for snakebites, stings, toothaches, and the mumps. Ancient … Greeks believed St. Johnswort would make evil spirits fly away. The early Christians used it in exorcisms. For some, it’s a mood lifter against present-day demons. What is an Herb? An herb … stem that dies back at the end of each growing season. It’s also any aromatic plant used in medicine or cookery. The Herb Society of America’s Encyclopedia of Herbs gives a broader …
Type: Plant Info
… While few of us who garden in the Midwest look forward to cold weather, we do welcome the autumn palette, especially when it … Of course, there are exceptions. Before we dismiss all the perennial prom dresses in the garden, there are some fall-blooming plants we will always find room for, even though they … for the many hybrids and cultivars of Anemone hupehensis or Anemone hybrida , available in garden centers and online catalogs today. There are many choices to ponder and gardeners would …
Type: Plant Info
… for their survival, and the seeds of plants can travel by wind or other means to establish in new green spaces. This constant migration reminds us we are all connected. What I might see in my backyard or at the Chicago Botanic Garden, you might see too in your own neighborhood or at one of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. These green pathways …
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… Description: These are seen only in the water of the lakes, often diving or sinking out of sight. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks. …
Type: Birding
… Possibly visible flying over the Garden, this rare, exotic gull species has become naturalized in North America. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Most often seen or heard flying over, and less often landing in, the Dixon Prairie on migration. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this bird of the shrub prairie in the Dixon Prairie when it is passing through. …
Type: Birding
