… The Blue Grosbeak is a richly-colored blue bird with rusty wing bars and a large, wedge-shaped beak. About the size of a cowbird, it is a southern species that is expanding its range. …
Type: Birding
… Q. I bought several small pots of flowering dwarf iris, crocus and mini-daffodils from the grocery store in February. What do I do with them after they flower? A. These are all hardy bulbs in the Midwest and are normally planted outside in fall to bloom in early spring. This normal cycle of growth is disturbed when they are forced to bloom indoors in winter. Although many people discard them …
Type: Plant Info
… Hibiscus 'Vintage Wine' has deep red flowers that open from nearly black buds. The petals have a crinkled texture. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant, rather than … like some older cultivars. The plant grows to 4 feet high and blooms in mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 4 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This is a water-loving black-and-white diving duck that may be found on any of the lakes, mostly in spring. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large gull is often seen on the lakes during spring thaw, or at other times either flying over or swimming. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This cavity-nesting bird is most often seen and heard in wooded areas of the Garden. It occasionally occupies bluebird houses. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This wren is most often heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines. …
Type: Birding
… Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they … collection contains almost 150 varieties among its more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they … collection contains almost 150 varieties among its more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they … collection contains almost 150 varieties among its more than 8,000 willows. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
