… the overall health of all of the turf areas with an integrated pest management program that is designed to reduce the use of pesticides. Fritz grew up in Kankakee, just south of Chicago. He …
Type: Staff bio
… Allison Pillar is the grower for indoor floriculture in the Plant Production department. She produces …
Type: Staff bio
… Life Histories of North American Birds series, Arthur Cleveland Bent noted that the oriole is “perhaps the most skillful artisan of any North American bird.” Those lucky enough to see an … to hop out onto a branch, exercise their wings, and then fledge. The Baltimore oriole nest is a labor of love. Photo © Carol Freeman These colorful birds eat insects, fruit, and nectar, …
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… Ever see a tree or even a weed and wonder what kind of plant it is? We’d love for you to stumble across the answer—right in front of you. Inspired by a movement … more information on the plant via an old-fashioned Google search. The Garden's GardenGuide app is another good resource to use as well. We got a lot of interested looks from neighbors passing …
Type: Blog
… waders including the great blue heron. A great egret ( Ardea alba ) fishes; in the background is a great blue heron. Photo © Carol Freeman During breeding season, a patch of skin on the … Lagoons. Photo © Carol Freeman Once on the state endangered species list, the great egret is doing well in Illinois; however, habitat loss and water pollution may threaten its future. …
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… and quite a bit of concentration. What a wonderful surprise. I took a breath and thought: This is it. This is what so many dedicated horticulturists at the Garden have been waiting for, and watching for, …
Type: Blog
… last year and where you expect the new growth to emerge. The result of breaking these candles is that the new growth spreads more horizontally than vertically, and the density of the pads … take anywhere from eight hours to multiple days, depending on the size and on the person who is working on it. Most of the trees at the entrance to the garden will take eight hours for some …
Type: Blog
… China, and past geological events like the Great American Interchange. Fungal conservation is currently a major focus of my efforts. This includes capacity building, raising awareness, …
Type: Staff bio
… Simone Gore is an assistant grower for outdoor floriculture in the Plant Production department. Her job …
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… This project is determining the range-wide status of the federally listed threatened plant, Cirsium pitcheri …
Type: Research
