… Description: A loud member of the mimic family of birds, the brown thrasher is characteristic of shrubby habitats. …
Type: Birding
… Red Racer hellebore flowers around Easter (early spring) with abundant large red flowers so it is commonly known as the Lenten Rose. Red Racer is a very hardy plant that produces abundant 3-4 inch dark wine-red flowers that gradually fade …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Phlox PPHLO7301 is marketed as PAPARAZZI™ Angelina. It is similar to a moss phlox or creeping phlox and grows 8 -10 inches high, forming a dense mat of … purple eyes. Plant it in full sun. It is hardy in zones 5 - 9 and attractive to butterflies. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This thyme cultivar is used as a culinary herb and is said to be sweeter than the species. It can also be used as a ground cover (it will tolerate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ( Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain') features violet-purple spikes up to 18 inches high above the olive-green tomentose (fuzzy) leaves starting in July and continuing—if deadheaded—well into late summer. Plant this cultivar in full sun in average soil, and water it well until the root system is well-established; thereafter, it will be drought tolerant. 'Purple Rain' attracts …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree grows to a height of 40 feet with full sun and moderate moisture condition. The nuts are edible. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: Is it safe to compost rhubarb leaves? A: Yes. Although the leaves of rhubarb plants contain a high level of oxalic acid and should not be eaten, they are safe to add to the compost pile. The oxalic acid degrades rapidly in the pile and has no impact on compost …
Type: Plant Info
… In this introductory online class, you will explore foundational herbal preparation techniques while … herbs often found in backyards will be highlighted. Learn several approachable methods for creating tinctures, salves, and infusions at home with step-by-step guidance and brief, … recipes. You will complete class ready to begin crafting your own plant-based wellness aids. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days …
Type: Item Detail
… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online photography class is a virtual experience you can take … versions of Lightroom Classic (not the Lightroom cloud version) and Photoshop installed is required. Prerequisite: previous classes or similar experience in Lightroom and Photoshop. The …
Type: Item Detail
… Q. What is compost? A. Compost is the result of an accelerated biological decomposition process of plants. Humus (decomposed … and drainage, provide plant nutrients, and increase moisture retention. Decomposition and the creation of humus occur naturally, but the process can be accelerated by maintaining a …
Type: Plant Info
