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  • … NEWPORT ® Japanese snowball viburnum is a dwarf cultivar that maintains its neat, compact round habit with little pruning. It blooms … are sterile so this shrub does not bear fruit. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … clusters of flowers. These give way to yellow fruits in the fall. Fall color for this cultivar is not as brilliant as some others. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … <p>Styria is the wine-growing area of Austria, and when <em>Weigela<em/> 'Styriaca' is in bloom, it evokes all the pinks and reds of wine . The buds are a ruby pink, and the flowers … flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and extended spring bloom. With 'Wings of Fire', even though the lavender-pink spring bloom is lovely, the flowers are just a prelude to the foliage. Once flowering is over, the leaves begin to turn bronze, and over the summer deep reddish tints emerge. Come … year's flowers at risk. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … or deck, in beds surrounding a patio, or on a sprawling suburban lot, the gardener’s goal is often the same: create a serene, peaceful retreat—one where you can relax, meditate, read, … pruning, mulching, or mowing and just sit, recharge, and enjoy your creativity.) “A garden is a sort of sanctuary, a chamber roofed by heaven…to wander in, to cherish, to dream through … a rejuvenating oasis, offering respite from the pressures of day-to-day activities. The garden is also a place where you can reflect on your day—or your life—and be one with nature. Here are …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Description:  This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Description: Look for this bird of the shrub prairie in the Dixon Prairie when it is passing through. …
    Type: Birding
  • … Olympia Artemisia Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … hens and chicks. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … a drawer or door front, this collection of dried plant leaves, flowers, seeds, and barks is a must-have in American kitchens: full spice racks are prized as wedding gifts and … us are working with outdated, past-their-prime products instead of fresh flavorings. January is a great time for smart gardeners—and smart cooks—to assess, re-assort, assemble, and plan for … meats and stuffings. But what lies deeper at the back of the cupboard? The first thing to do is easy: pull everything out of the drawers and cupboards for a freshness exam. Check the jars …
    Type: Plant Info