… some unusual summer-blooming shrubs for my landscape. Do you have some suggestions for hardy and floriferous shrubs? A. You can extend your season of blooming shrubs by adding any of the … but holds its flower heads until the fall; Itea virginica (sweetspire) blooms in midsummer; and don’t forget the constantly flowering landscape or shrub roses that can provide non-stop …
Type: Plant Info
… Seed saving promotes self-reliance, and swapping seeds connects and builds community. It connects us to our agricultural roots. Preservation matters. Once …
Type: Plant Info
… glasses are needed to enjoy this breathtaking sight. Totality will last until 2:31 a.m., and the eclipse will conclude at 3:47 a.m. Whether you're an avid stargazer or just curious, … one of nature's most dramatic displays. Grab a blanket, find a cozy spot under the stars, and enjoy the show! …
Type: Blog
… The cultivar 'Golden Edge' has deep violet purple blooms with a yellow throat, and a golden pencil edge on each petal. It stands 27-29 inches tall and blooms in late spring or early summer, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The cultivar 'Over the River' has lovely blue standards and falls with a small white signal at the base of each fall. It stands 30 inches high and blooms in mid season, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Turn a Phrase' has dark blue falls with a wide, dark blue rim and lighter blue standards and styles. The stems stand 3 feet tall with multiple buds on each. It may repeat bloom. Siberian …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: These small, dark blue birds can be found in any shrubby area at the Garden and also where they nest on the edges of McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Description: These silky, colorful birds are very vocal and have huge beaks for cracking large seeds. They will rapidly empty any sunflower feeder on a …
Type: Birding
… Description: This shorebird may be seen and heard throughout the Garden near bare ground, gravel areas, or on the rooftop garden of the …
Type: Birding
… Prairie. Although identical in appearance to the eastern meadowlark, they are less common and their songs are different. …
Type: Birding
