… Ecological restoration is increasingly used as a tool to limit the ongoing loss of wetlands and protect their diversity and functions, but projects sometimes fail to meet targets. Studying complete restorations can identify landscape factors modulating their …
Type: Research
… In August, when the jewelweed and cardinal flowers bloom, the ruby-throated hummingbird is migrating. It’s perfect timing, because the hummingbirds get energy for their journey southward by sipping nectar from the blossoms of these plants native to northern Illinois. Ruby-throated hummingbird © Carol Freeman The ruby-throat is the only hummingbird to breed in eastern North America, and these tiny jewels are somewhat common nesters in Cook …
Type: Blog
… A dancing lady Photo by Lois Cinert Showy doesn’t begin to describe it! You can see why some modern Tolumnia hybrids are called “dancing ladies,” as they …
Type: Plant Info
… July. Within a relatively short period of time the flower bracts turn pink then slowly age to dark pink as fall approaches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the tips of sprawling stems appear in June and July on this diminutive perennial adapted to well drained soils and sunny locations. Ideal for rock garden, trough or container gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This shrub grows to a height of about 6 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Distinctive orange petals have red dots along their veins shading to solid pink at the base of the petals. A deep red lip has some yellow and orange coloration …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This seems to prefer a partly shaded situation with protection from hot afternoon sun, particularly where …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Allium Miami grows to 3' tall, producing reddish-purple umbrels in early summer. The airy flower heads are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… you use them? We asked horticulturist Nancy Clifton, who brought five really fresh ideas to the table. Today’s blue plate special: flavorful greens finished with blue flower petals. 1. A … + color Gone are the days of a plain side salad on a white plate: today, even a tiny saladette is vibrant with color and flavors. Start with a blue (or green) plate. Add a piquant mix of salad … Pick freshly-bloomed dandelions (just the blossom, no stem) from a trusted, chemical-free site. Gently wash the blossoms. While moist, lightly flour each flower (shake with ½ cup seasoned …
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