… on the identification of this species. Hang around with the experts at the Enabling Garden and perhaps they can point one out to you. Look for this tundra-breeder traveling in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. This rare visitor is most likely to be found in alders or birches in winter feeding on seeds in cones and catkins. …
Type: Birding
… leaves. Rhizomatous begonias prefer bright light, continuously moist soils, warm temperatures, and high humidity. If provided these conditions, plus an annual rest period and a periodic trim to keep them in shape, they can grow happily for years. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… turf tasks. Grass will begin to grow quickly again in response to cooler nights, moderate days and increased rainfall. This is an indicator to fertilize if you have not yet done so. Broadcast an organic or slow-release 3-1-2 blend in September and again in early November. Late-season applications help grass retain good color throughout … early next spring. September weather is suitable for overseeding an existing lawn, renovating bare spots or laying down sod. Be sure to remove all weeds from the area first. Till down several …
Type: Plant Info
… Tiny hands, belonging to a class of third graders, carefully fold rulers into squares and rest them on a grassy meadow near the Dixon Prairie. Inside these 2- by-2-foot quadrants is a … to discover: the height of different species of plants, the temperature of the soil, the wind and the sun, and the climate of the lawn. The children have a mission on this blustery October … to consider the many different plants they’ve found. One girl counts 100, another 200. One boy points out a milkweed plant that reminds him of the game Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare . …
Type: Blog
… Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. Regenstein Center, Alsdorf Auditorium Free Public Lecture No Registration Required When you think of photography and gardens, the first person who should come to mind is Saxon Holt, a national award-winning photographer. With more than five books and tons of newspaper, magazine, and other articles, Saxon is a leader in his field. He began his …
Type: Event for Calendar
… salmon pink. But there's more to it. The underside of the petals are tinted a soft, warm gold. And the fragrance evolves...from zesty lemon to a old world rose. It's also very free-flowering and a reliable rebloomer.This prize winner comes from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The 6-inch flowers of this changeable waterlily open with yellow flowers that become apricot and then orange. Waterlilies are rhizomatous aquatic plants with about 50 species occurring in … Hemisphere. They are characterized by round notched leaves that lie flat on the water, and flowers with numerous petals produced at the end of a long lax stem and floating just above … Waterlilies need full sun to flower and need to be anchored in mud as they are not free-floating. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Nymphaea 'Pink Grapefruit' is a hardy waterlily with pale carnation-pink flowers and yellow stamens in the center, held several inches above the water. Waterlilies are … Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by round notched leaves that lie flat on the water and flowers with numerous petals produced at the end of a long lax stem floating just above the … Waterlilies need full sun to flower and must be anchored in mud as they are not free floating. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by round notched leaves that lie flat on the water and flowers with numerous petals produced at the end of a long lax stem and floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy … Waterlilies need full sun to flower and must be anchored in mud as they are not free floating. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cultivar opens light green and as it ages the maroon veins and broad white border to the flag becomes visible. The broad flag comes to a point at the top. … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
