… Description: An unusual sight on the lakes or flying over, this is not a diving duck. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This is a rare grassland sparrow seen mostly on migration when found at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: A close relative of the chickadee, this southern species is rarely spotted at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… This evergreen tree needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen in a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Although daytime temperatures may be pleasant and even balmy this month, autumn’s hard frost is on the way—and outdoor tasks are often dictated by its arrival. Cleanup and maintenance chores take a starring role in advance of winter. Although our gardens are bidding farewell to the last of the season’s flowers, October is a great time to plant spring-blooming bulbs in anticipation of next year’s growing season. Garden To-Do List …
Type: Plant Info
… University in Alabama. His research found that southern soil was depleted of nitrogen due to too many cotton plantings, which led him to develop crop rotation methods to improve the soil. His innovations helped low-income farmers … who were unfairly denied access to programs, loans, land, and grants because of their race. He is credited with developing what was called “clientele membership clubs” to connect Black farmers …
Type: Blog
… Description: This is a rare gull species most often seen on Garden lakes during spring melt periods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This state-endangered heron is rarely seen along the shoreline or wading in the water. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This state-endangered bird is often seen hovering and diving into the lakes for fish. …
Type: Birding
… The Garden is open until 9 p.m. from June 1 through September 2. Click here for more information. …
Type: Event for Calendar
