Up On the Roof
Autumn is the loveliest season on the intensive green roof, in the aerial gardener's opinion. The grasses have matured, displaying seed heads that dance in the slightest breeze, held high above tawny...
View ArticleHow and Why to Compost Your Leaves This Fall
Chickens are excellent helpers for shredding leaves for compost and they add an extra source of nitrogen. As we wave farewell to summer and enter the beautiful season of autumn. Leaves are starting to...
View ArticleFall Color Favorites at Morris Arboretum
Autumn is one of the most popular times to visit the Morris Arboretum and visitors enjoy the vibrant display of color throughout the garden. Mid-October is a great time to begin your fall...
View ArticleBald Eagles Spotted at Morris Arboretum
Photo courtesy of Ruth Pfeffer Bald eagles have been spotted several times during the week of October 7 soaring over the Arboretum's wetlands. Adult bald eagles have dark brown bodies and wings with...
View ArticleAutumn Color: More Than Just Leaves
Clockwise from top left: New York ironweed, Tuskegee crapemrytle, Vera Jameson sedum, Aromatic Aster) Autumn is a magical time at the arboretum. Cool breezes rustle the leaves as they transition to...
View ArticleA Fall Tradition on Display...
A big 'Thank You' to all who came out for our Fall Festival this past weekend! After a rainy weekend the sun is finally shining on our gardens and the weather is just right to come see a fall tradition...
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