… are fixed on an 80-foot pole rising toward the sky. Atop it sits a hexagonal platform, built for a threatened species in Illinois. It was late April last year when a pair of ospreys were spotted on the platform nest for the first time since it was installed in 2016 , in partnership with the Friends of the … Now, as the earth awakens from winter, the question looms: Will they return? “We are hopeful for another pair,” said Peter Nagle, managing ecologist, lakes and shorelines. “Some data …
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… Exchange does. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet Jovan and experience the passion she has for the mission of Seed Savers Exchange and her community-based work. Lecture is free; regular parking fees apply; preregistration required. …
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… Sunday, August 28, 2016 1 – 2 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Free lecture; preregistration required; parking fees apply Register Now Roberta and David … collaborating since they were 18 and have been refining their craft in their metals studio for more than 45 years. They use found objects, antique prints, pressed ferns and leaves, and …
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… ('Blue Horizon') produces 3- to 4-inch cushions of tiny blue flowers on 30-inch-tall plants. Free from insects, diseases, and pests, this cultivar is perfect for the annual border or as a cut flower. Plant 'Blue Horizon' in full sun and moderately …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest-free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tubular blooms virtually all year when grown as a container plant or in the ground in a frost-free conservatory. Cultivated in the southern United States, the flowers' nectar attracts both … goes down, suggesting that it also may be pollinated by moths. This feature is an added bonus for those who sit in the garden in the evening, where they can enjoy the Panama rose's sweet …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… its ability to enter summer dormancy makes it remarkably tolerant of heat and drought. It is free of most insect and disease pests. Primula sieboldii is native to swampy meadowlands in … alternating with summer time heat and droughts – an environment similar to that of Chicago. For more than 400 years this species has held an almost cult-like status with the gardeners of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
The kalanchoe is known as felt bush because of the heavy covering of indumentum (hairs) on all surfaces of the large, triangular leaves. This species is native to some of the drier parts of the island of Madagascar, where the indumentum helps retain moisture during drying winds while also reflecting some of the intensive tropical sunlight. The terminal flower clusters are very rarely seen in …
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… flowers adorn this 12-foot tall climber from mid-June to mid-October. It will need support for the long canes, typically provided by an arbor or a companion tree or large shrub. Or you can prune it to 5 feet as a free-standing bush. Pollinators love roses, and Graham Thomas® cultivar is no exception. It comes … against fungal infection may be a good idea if you can't give it full sun or it's too crowded for good air circulation. Remember that roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, …
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… in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour. Enjoy spring’s beauty in McDonald Woods—from delicate wildflowers … Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program will be canceled. Free; regular parking and admission fees apply. …
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