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Original publication date of articles given in brackets |
Birding |
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| A Great Place for Birding |
Naturalist Tammy Mercer explains why the Garden is great for birding. (Spring 2005) |
| Cardinals - Juveniles |
A photo page of what juvenile Northern Cardinals look like. |
| Early Birders Catch the Wonders |
Naturalist Tammy Mercer reviews what wonders are seen during the year on the Saturday Morning Birding walks. (Fall 2008) |
| Downy and Hairy Woodpecker comparison |
A photo page showing the size differences between the two similarly colored woodpeckers, with a link to more photos. |
EBWG Birds to Become Part of
State Bird Breeding History |
Naturalist Tammy Mercer tells us of the Garden's part in a state-wide Bird Breeding Atlas. |
| EBWG as a Migration Rest Stop |
Naturalist Tammy Mercer writes an article addressed to the birds about the benefits of Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden as a migration rest stop. (Fall 2007) |
| Native Plants - for the Birds |
EBWG Naturalist Tammy Mercer writes about interactions of plants, insects and bird life. Illustrated. |
| Rewards of Summer Birding |
Naturalist Tammy Mercer reviews summer birding and distinguishing fledglings from adults. (Summer 2005) |
| Winter Birds |
A photo essay on thirteen common birds most likely to be seen during wintern in central and southern Minnesota |
Life |
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| A Butterfly in Your Hand? |
EBWG Naturalist Diana Thottungal tells you how to attract butterflies to your hand. |
| Baby, It's Cold Outside |
An illustrated article by MPRB Naturalist Diana Thottungal on how some creatures physically survive the winter temperatures.(Winter 2009) |
| Secret Life of Winter |
MPRB Naturalist Diana Thottungal writes on the hidden life of winter. Illustrated. (Winter 2010) |
| Those Really Busy Bees |
Ever wonder how the bees do their work? An informative article courtesy of the New England Wildflower Society. (Fall 2008) |
| Winter Survival of Warm-blooded Critters |
MPRB Naturalist Tammy Mercer writes of how some of the birds and animals survive the winter in the Garden. (Winter 2009) |
Plants, etc. |
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| Asters and Goldenrods |
A photo look at asters and goldenrods in the Garden. 2009 |
| Autumn Fruits and Seeds |
A photo thumbnail sheet of Autumn fruits and seeds that you are likely to see from September to Garden Close in October. |
| Fruit and Seed Quiz |
A photo identification quiz on late summer fruits and seeds found in the Eloise Butler Garden. |
| Gentian in the Garden |
Former Gardener Cary George writes of the Gentian in the Garden - both now and in the past. (originally published fall 2000) |
| Heritage Trees in the Garden |
Former Gardener Cary George writes of the nine Minneapolis Heritage Trees in the Garden (originally published winter 2000) |
| Leaves: Patterns of Fall Leaf Drop. |
Naturalist Diana Thottungal writes on the variations in pattern of how tress drop their leaves in the fall. Illustrated. (Fall 2009) |
| Mapping Trees in the Garden |
Garden Curator Susan Wilkins explains the process of how the trees in the Garden were databased and mapped via a GPS system. (2004) |
| Native Grasses for Home Landscape |
A look at the 5 major native grasses of The Upland Garden by Cary George, former EBWG Gardener. (Fall 1999) |
| Native Plant Diversity at Home |
Establishing Diversity. The Garden area was an Oak Savanna. Climate change is affecting the plant selection. By Douglas Owens-Pike, founder of EnergyScapes. (Spring 2009) |
Orchids: Cherishing Orchids,
an Eloise Butler Legacy |
Garden Curator Susan Wilkins reviews Eloise Butler's passion for orchids and the Showy Lady's-slipper. (Summer 2005) |
| Orchids in the Garden |
Previous Eloise Butler Gardener Cary George writes on the Garden's two Lady's-slippers and the problems and ethics of transplantation (Spring 2000) |
Ornamental Grasses for
the Home Landscape |
A review, with photos, of a selection of ornamental grasses for the home garden that were grown by Gary Bebeau. Growing and cultural tips. |
| Pea Family Plants in the Prairie |
Pea family plants that thrive in the hot prairie sun, by previous Eloise Butler Gardener Cary George. (Summer 2002) |
| Ruffians in the Garden |
A close look at Curly Dock, Mullein and Nettle and why we should like them. Gary Bebeau, 2009 |
| Tall Plants in the Summer Garden |
Previous Eloise Butler Gardener Cary George writes about the tall plants and the lilies of the summer Upland Prairie Garden (Summer 2000) |
| The Four Silphiums |
Photos and plant information on four representatives of the genus Silphium in the Eloise Butler Garden. Gary Bebeau 2009 |
| Tree: My Life and Death as a Tree |
MPRB Naturalist Tammy Mercer writes about the life cycle of a deciduous tree. Illustrated. (Winter 2010) |
| Trees and Shrubs in the Garden |
Master Gardener Greg Lecker gives a look at some of the trees and shrubs in the Eloise Butler Garden that will come into leaf and bloom in the springtime. (Spring 2008.) |
| Magic in the Wildflower Garden |
Naturalist Cathie Baldwin discusses plant lore about 5 Garden flowers. (Fall 1999) |
| Meet The Mushrooms |
A well illustrated article by MPRB Naturalist Diana Thottungal on mushrooms and some of those found in the Garden. (Fall 2008) |
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