… season. Like many other magnolias of Asian origin, the flowers of this cultivar are prone to injury from late spring frosts. This cultivar name honors W.B. Clarke of San Jose, California, … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: My children and I want to plant a butterfly garden. Can you suggest flowers that will attract butterflies? A: … valuable for butterfly gardens. Serious butterfly gardeners consider not only nectar plants to attract butterflies in their graceful adult stage, but also plant host plants for the larvae … swallowtail butterflies. Plant enough for you and the caterpillars to feed on. Milkweed — It is a host to monarch butterflies. Cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts — These are the …
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… northern forest makes a rare visit if it strays east of its normal plains migration route. It is visible across the Garden and normally on the ground. …
Type: Birding
… accentuated by the dark red stems rising from the dark bronze foliage in summer. This astilbe is ideal for moist soils in shaded conditions; water it during droughts. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… woodland wildflowers and learn about our 100-acre ecological restoration area. Registration is required. …
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… This small round cactus is a native of Brazil and doesn’t get more than 6 inches high with bright, indirect indoor light …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… April Fools Day Hope to see you this year ! … Hope to see you this year ! …
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… Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored …
Type: Birding
… trumpet daffodils come into flower early in the season, April in the Chicago region. The color is described as "much brighter than vivid yellow" in the technical description of this cultivar. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and black pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices. Tips Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors blend together. Be creative! Add chopped onion, crushed red pepper flakes for … or other thinly sliced greens like Swiss chard or arugula! Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com … and black pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices. Tips Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors blend together. Be creative! Add chopped onion, crushed red pepper …
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