… that the tree is beginning to break dormancy. Over the next few weeks, the amount of energy from the roots to the branches increases, and the buds go through a transformation from dormant nub to a fully-opened leaf. Dormant bud Swelling bud Extending bud Opening bud … this tree was stressed at the end of the growing season, and I wanted to give it a jump-start on the year and give it more time to recover and gain back some of its vigor. Soaking the …
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… the time feels right. You’re always welcome back here. Do you really want to unsubscribe from Garden emails? <Button> Nevermind <Button> Change Preferences <Button> Yes, Unsubscribe … the time feels right. You’re always welcome back here. Do you really want to unsubscribe from Garden emails? <Button> Nevermind <Button> Change Preferences <Button> Yes, Unsubscribe …
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… are a number of things you can do to ensure that your lawn gets off to a good start in the spring. Listed below are some things to do in April and May. Spring Lawn Tips 1. Rake Rake up debris from the lawn with a stiff metal rake. Using a stiff metal leaf rake, go through your lawn and … fallen branches. This is a good time to assess your lawn to see if there has been any damage from the long winter months. Examples would be salt damage or dead spots, as well as any physical …
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… online suppliers that will deliver live plants directly to your door. We sourced the plants to start our garden through the Illinois Native Plant Society’s native plant sales lists that take place usually from March through June. On many occasions we consulted with master gardeners and horticulture … making our garden an intentionally well-designed, artful “rewilding.” We also drew inspiration from Piet Oudolf whose award-winning projects such as the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park and the …
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… the top growing shoot; lateral shoots will develop in a few weeks. Allow any extra shoots from the base of the stem to grow since they too will develop a bushier form. If any one cane … other begonias, but fungal disorders can certainly set in if plants are too crowded, watered from overhead or have poor air circulation. Watch out for mealybugs on foliage; control them by …
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… management challenges, including constant dispersal of invasive species, high salinity from salt used on Lake Cook Road, and a location that prohibits any prescribed burns. Despite the … This natural area is adjacent to Lake Cook Road, so it’s visible when approaching the Garden from the west. A pedestrian path, inside the Garden, parallels approximately half of the area along the southern boundary, running from the Carr Administrative Center to the Regenstein Learning Campus. Watch this area change …
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… head chef position in the Chicago area was at The Chardonnay, where he earned a 3½-star rating from the Chicago Tribune. Charlie opened Café Matou in Chicago in 1997, and there he serves such delicacies as the recipe below, for mussels in a vegetable broth that can be made from locally grown peppers, scallions, herbs, and tomatoes. Mussels in a Summer Vegetable-Fine … head chef position in the Chicago area was at The Chardonnay, where he earned a 3½-star rating from the Chicago Tribune. Charlie opened Café Matou in Chicago in 1997, and there he serves such …
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… Great Basin. The renovation of the Dwarf Conifer Garden was made possible by a generous gift from Georgiana Taylor, with support from the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. … Great Basin. The renovation of the Dwarf Conifer Garden was made possible by a generous gift from Georgiana Taylor, with support from the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. …
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… Our cities and suburbs are often designed in ways that degrade the environment and alienate us from the nature that we need in a deep and fundamental way. While the recent trend in green … (including Stephen Kellert, author of the book Biophilic Design ), as well as examples ranging from the Musée du quai Branly in Paris to New York City's Grand Central Station to Seattle's own … Our cities and suburbs are often designed in ways that degrade the environment and alienate us from the nature that we need in a deep and fundamental way. While the recent trend in green …
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… the mission of the Enabling Garden as a barrier-free garden. Alicia has a B.A. in biology from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in ornamental horticulture and began her career … high-end garden retail, and holiday design. She obtained a master's degree in counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in 2009 and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark … the mission of the Enabling Garden as a barrier-free garden. Alicia has a B.A. in biology from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in ornamental horticulture and began her career …
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