… Large pink flowers are produced virtually continuously from late spring to the first hard frosts of fall on this non-hardy perennial. Plant in full sun, average soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This project is determining the range-wide status of the federally listed threatened plant, Cirsium pitcheri … the threats posed by seed or plant predation from biological control agents released to control exotic thistles (weevils Rhinocyllus conicus, Larinus carlinae, and Cleonis pigra ) as … southern edge of the species range, causes fluctuations in overall population size in response to lake level dynamics, and may cause the decline in pollination services rendered by native …
Type: Research
… into urban soils and former agricultural fields. These communities are ideal systems in which to tease apart the relative contributions of microbes, soil conditions, and plant species in … Studies include linking soil microbial, mycorrhizal abundance, and physicochemical factors to the plant community over a restoration chronosequence and testing the effects of soil amendments on soil health recovery in space and time. This work is designed to inform the processes in structuring grassland communities and give managers the …
Type: Research
… Sanchez joined the Grounds Department in 1987 as a seasonal employee. He was soon promoted to assistant heavy equipment operator with the Construction and Maintenance department. From there, he worked as an assistant electrician for many years. In 1994, he was promoted to foreman in the Grounds department. He also works as a lead heavy equipment operator and on the landscape waste program. Under the program, all of the Garden's landscape waste is recycled, along with 6,000 cubic yards of fall leaves from the village of Glencoe. In other …
Type: Staff bio
… will help lawns retain green color longer in winter and color up faster in early spring. Try to avoid walking on frozen turf; this breaks grass blades. …
Type: Plant Info
… This fall, take a walk in the Garden’s Barbara Brown Nature Reserve and learn to identify birds in their sometimes-confusing fall plumage. Some of the species we will seek …
Type: Item Detail
… Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body in a space lit by candles. Then settle into a restorative …
Type: Item Detail
… elegant appetizers that are a step above basic dips and cheese plates. In this class, learn to make festive, crowd-pleasing hors d’oeuvres that wow without the last-minute stress. Recipes …
Type: Item Detail
… features, and fairy decorations. The containers, soil, plants, and all the decorations needed to create your fairy garden will be provided. Please bring gloves and apron if desired. Tim …
Type: Item Detail
… cover Sunshine Superman star tickseed ( Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman') from summer to frost. This cultivar of a native perennial was discovered in wild populations in Missouri …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
