… toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purples, charming pinks, blue, and white. Unlike many primroses, this species is well adapted to heavy clay waterlogged soils which makes it a winner for Chicago area gardeners. The plants clump up over time turning into an almost solid mass that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: In early spring and late fall, look for this bird of the high tundra as it scurries along the paths in the Dixon Prairie or flies …
Type: Birding
… specimens have stronger lemony scents. Offers strong mosquito repellent citronella and makes for a great patio plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in green and highlighted with yellow on this exotically colored tulip. Sturdy stems are ideal for cutting and provide protection against strong winds and heavy rains. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… enjoy an ice cream treat while reserving yourself a closer seat. Membership cards are needed for entry. No registration is required. While supplies last. …
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… Looking for a fun and novel table decoration for a special event? Here’s an idea. We turned our table … into a game. We paired unusual plant containers with plants that had some relationship to those planters and asked teachers to guess the connections. We provided an easy example to … around with the idea before we decided to fill it with sweetgum tree seeds. (Sorry, I did not get a good photo of it.) I had a ceramic birdhouse, so I filled it with soil and planted …
Type: Blog
… anything you find outside, such as sticks, bark, leaves, flowers, sand, shells, etc. How to First, collect flowers, leaves, grasses, and sticks. Or gather pebbles, stones, and shells. … bet there’s a collection of sea glass or shells under somebody’s bed. Here are a few ideas to get you started Create patterns of color and texture with leaves Weave sticks and dried grasses … you get comfortable with the concept, try making nature art on a walk or in your own yard for someone else to discover or add to. Imagine walking in the park and discovering a river of …
Type: Blog
… is one of the most beautiful large tree aloes, which makes it a stunning centerpiece specimen for frost-free gardens in USDA Zones 9b-11. Aloe vaombe was first described by J. Decorse Poisson in 1912. Its specific epithet comes from the indigenous name “ vahombre .” Native to southern Madagascar, Aloe vaombe is an unbranched succulent that grows to 12 feet or taller, with large single rosettes of 5 feet in diameter. It has long, smooth, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Looking for a feel-good, beautiful, reasonably priced gift? Plants are all that and more. Here's a quick guide on which plants to buy—as a gift or for yourself. If you buy them at a store, wrap them up completely and get them back indoors as soon as you can. Holiday plants come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. …
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