What are the advantages of incorporating wildflowers into your garden? According to the NPIN website ( http://www.wildflower.org/plants/ ), they conserve water, save money on fertilizer and provide a home for birds and butterflies. The goldenrod and endangered False Foxglove were found at the Chiwaukee Prairie. Unfortunately, my photography skills are not great so the False-Foxglove (A. skinneriana) isn’t the best picture.
Walking through the Chicago Botanic Garden on a beautiful sunny fall day is a treat. I’d like to share a couple of photos…
This fall is filled with fun activities for everyone. September 10-12 is the Annual Roadside Flower sale and October 1-3 is the Fall Bulb Festival. These events draw great crowds and terrific plant selections so come early! For more information, visit the http://chicagobotanic.org/ website.
Looking for plant combinations for your planters – the garden is a great place to start. Check out the photo I posted to the “garden inspirations” tab – fantastic!
I just completed my Master Gardener certification and am focusing on wild flowers. There are so many wonderful websites that promote the protection of these beautiful natural plants. I recommend checking them out because they offer classes; plant identification links. For starters, take a look at:
