… King Tut grows to about four or five feet in height and width and is cultivated primarily for the fluffy umbrella like bracts that top the otherwise bare stems. The entire plant is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and can be placed in full sun or partial shade. This shrub is ideal as an accent plant or for use in rock gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… entranced with the different types of poppies, especially those in containers. Which are best for Chicago? A. Early spring is a fine time to appreciate poppy species, since quite a few are … with black splotches at the center; a dislike for winter wetness and a desire to stay in one place. Oriental poppies bloom during early summer. …
Type: Plant Info
… imported from there into Europe. Plant this tulip in full sun and moderately fertile soils for best results; unfortunately this class of tulips is not known for its ability to become permanent perennials in Chicago gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
Description: If this rare western bird of shrubby habitats visits the Garden, it can be spotted in any location. …
Type: Birding
Description: When this rare northern bird visits, it is usually in fruiting trees, and it often accompanies cedar waxwings. …
Type: Birding
… 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 …
Type: Blog
… is likely a variety of Cucurbita pepo, the same species as spaghetti squash. If you're growing for the record in a biggest pumpkin contest, you probably sowed seeds of Cucurbita maxima … 100 to 120 warm days, depending on the variety. They don't like their roots disturbed, so it's best to sow the seeds directly in the ground. But they're also very tender and will fail or rot … recommends is to poke a pinhole in the bottom of an old bucket, coffee can, or milk jug, place it near the crown of the plant, and fill it with water that will soak in slowly. More …
Type: Plant Info
… Husk Doll People in cultures all over the world have been making dolls from natural materials for centuries. These directions are a simple variation of a doll made from corn husks, which is … so the veins run lengthwise. Cut off about 3 inches on the skinny end and trim the fatter end. Place a rubber band about 1/2 inch from each end to secure the roll. This creates the two arms of … To make it rounder, tuck the corners inside the fold and shape the top to be more curved. Place the arm piece between the top and bottom folds of the body leaf so it looks like a plus …
Type: Blog
… 1. Turnips, carrots, and a prescription for a healthier life with VeggieRx If you had asked Jeffrey Williams three years ago if he likes … or turnips, he probably would have laughed. Now, the North Lawndale resident has a new love for veggies. “The stuff’s not bad. It just grew on me,” he said. Williams participates in … Windy City Harvest will lead several others too, all with the same goal: share the model and best practices of Windy City Harvest with organizations that see urban agriculture as a way to …
Type: Blog
