… Like so many things in tending bonsai, how you overwinter your trees is specific to the tree species and the region in which you live. Bonsai in fall color, before … bringing in your tropical trees and tucking your cold hardy trees away for the winter, there is some work to be done. In this post, we will discuss fall and early winter care that lead into … the trunk pre-storage. Cover fresh pruning cuts with cut paste. Evergreen trees and pines get their own pre-storage cleanup. Instead of removing leaves, we remove old needles on the …
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… How to relax in nature, even when you can’t get away? Daydream, according to the American Heart Association. Start a bucket list. Even just … So we asked some of them: What plant would you most like to see in the wild? The common thread is that there is no common thread. These are not your garden-variety plant lovers. These are people who …
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… makes them waxy, durable, and less prone to wilt or tear. These leaves are also less likely to get diseases or be browsed by critters. But the main reason that a perennial has evergreen leaves is to provide a place to store energy and nutrients while dormant. The leaves are tricky … Bergenia cordifolia ‘Bressingham White’ Pigsqueak ( Bergenia cordifolia ) Bergenias have 1-foot-tall, leathery, paddle-shaped leaves that turn a mahogany color in the fall and winter. In …
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… Here are a few great ideas to get your taste buds going: Add a bit of mint to a basil pesto Grow thyme in unexpected flavors: … muddling technique Muddling 101 Here’s the first rule of muddling: Don’t overmuddle. Muddling is the process of gently—repeat, gently—bruising the leaves of herbs. As Kasey said, “If you hear … a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator up to one week, or freeze for later use. To use: Mix 1 cup of concentrate to 3 cups water, or to taste. A simple syrup drink made with tarragon + …
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… investigations, science and art activities, and outdoor discoveries all year long! Each camp is lead by highly qualified staff. Become a Garden Plus member today and enjoy a special … while exploring the Garden all year long. Registration Policies School Day Off Camps It is a day “on” at the Garden! Children will participate in high-quality learning activities with … investigations, science and art activities, and outdoor discoveries all year long! Each camp is lead by highly qualified staff. Become a Garden Plus member today and enjoy a special …
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… Bonus Give the gift of a plant In December, winter officially arrives. Most gardeners get a break from their responsibilities—a welcome respite since the winter holidays often occupy … winter—whether it’s snow, ice, temperature swings, or the products used to combat the weather—is the chief task. Indoors, houseplants may need some TLC, as do many of the holiday-centric … Make sure the tree stand is full of water every day. A freshly cut tree may take up as much as 1 gallon of water in a day. Consistent watering is important, because if left in a dry stand …
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… to weird hippie health food restaurants in Chicago. For her birthday, my mom knew she would get her requested restaurant, so she would pick the only organic one in town. We all got … Robert Frost’s familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end …
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… they’re easy to cultivate, and there are many herbal varietals to choose from. Plus, you can get incredible, fresh flavor when you brew your own. Here are a few tea herbs that I love: Mint … year, I’m growing peppermint, catnip, banana mint, and pineapple mint. Rich in nutrients, mint is both delicious and medicinal, known for easing both digestion and indigestion. Mint can also … I enjoy it without honey or sugar. Three cups of water One bundle of dried or fresh lemongrass 1-inch piece of ginger Half a lemon In a pot, boil water, ginger, and lemongrass for 10 minutes. …
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… 28, 2014 SAVOR provides an overview of sustainable effort that the Chicago Botanic Garden is part of at McCormick Place. … Windy City Harvest Youth Farm July 7, 2014 Crew leader Natasha … 28, 2014 SAVOR provides an overview of sustainable effort that the Chicago Botanic Garden is part of at McCormick Place. …
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