… Q. How and when do I winterize my roses? A. Planning for winter actually starts in early fall. Stop fertilizing your roses in early August and stop deadheading by Labor Day to allow the plant to shut down and set hips … sufficient time to callus over before winter. Roses should be dormant before winter protection is applied. After several days of below freezing temperatures, create a mound of soil, compost, …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: This migrant woodpecker and breeder feeds on ants and can be found in any tree-covered area or on the lawn. Unlike many woodland birds, the northern flicker … Its loud, laughing, rapid “kick-kick-kick-kick-kick” song echoes through the woods, mostly in spring and early summer. Identify the northern flicker by its barred back, black spots on a … courtship rituals. They dance, bow, sway, and sing facing their intended mate. Once a pair is established, nest-building begins. Flickers carve a cavity in a dead or dying tree and then …
Type: Birding
… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online photography class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! New! Photography and photo-based practices are … Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are mandatory. Good knowledge of photo editing software is a plus. FPC fundamental course, fine art track or master track requirement option Lilit …
Type: Item Detail
… The variegated wayfaringtree viburnum is notable for its light and dark green leaves bearing splashes of chartreuse and gold. While this variegated cultivar is slower growing than its green-leaved relatives, it produces abundant non fragrant white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Although once only a summer visitor from the south, the northern cardinal is now a year-round resident of our area and can be found anywhere at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This swallow is most often seen flying over the lakes, close to the bridges, looking for insects. Look for …
Type: Birding
… The plant material and stone needed to do your own root over rock technique is an optional add on purchase for the Root Over Rock Bonsai Workshop . …
Type: Item Detail
… 3 feet with full sun to partial shade to full shade and moderate to moist soil conditions. It is native to the Midwest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feature a very narrow green edge on this selection of a native mountain sedge. Partial shade is ideal as full sun may cause the leaves to burn. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to a height of 30 feet with full sun to partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is attractive to birds and butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
