… In Chicago, February is too early to start gardening outside, but herbs may be started indoors during the winter. Sow … fitted with an LED or other light bulb. If you’re growing them under lights, they should get 10 to 12 hours of light. Snipping leaves and stems from the top of the plants will keep them … like parsley, with a hint of anise and lemon. Sow seeds every three to four weeks. Chervil is quick to flower and go to seed (bolt) in hot weather. It is excellent in salads, soups, and …
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… and relaxing, and something the whole family can do. Ephemeral art uses found materials and is created and left in the environment. It is temporary and evolving. The materials can include … bet there’s a collection of sea glass or shells under somebody’s bed. Here are a few ideas to get you started Create patterns of color and texture with leaves Weave sticks and dried grasses … and stones. Don’t forget to snap a photo and share it with us. Next level After you get comfortable with the concept, try making nature art on a walk or in your own yard for someone …
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… in June, you'll hear the birds singing as the sun sets late in the evening. The birdsong is slowly overtaken by a chorus of crickets and cicadas. The rising of fireflies from the shrubs … to fade as shimmering white blossoms and silver and white-splashed foliage start to glow. This is the time when the moon garden, or white garden, comes into its own. Moon Gardens of the Past … suaveolens' Plant Calamintha to attract a host of (daytime) pollinators to your garden. Get Glowing A moon garden near a front entry is a pleasant greeting for you and your visitors. …
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… Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Washington Park 2014 Participants Cynthia Busby Intern Cynthia is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship student and intern at the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm in Washington Park. She is interested in learning and sharing information about urban agriculture with her community. Reneldia Gardner Grower Fourth season Reneldia is a Windy City Harvest Apprenticeship graduate from the class of 2010, and she is in her fourth …
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… and hummingbirds. Some serve as host plants for egg-laying butterflies. For example, pipevine is the only host plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly. Hops vines are host plants for the … and vanilla. Flowering jasmine, which can be grown in a pot and brought indoors come fall, is highly fragrant as are sweet peas. Climbing Hydrangea Twining and Clasping Vines grow by … in partial shade will grow but produce fewer flowers. There are plenty of choices. Let’s get growing. Black-eyed Susan Annual Vines for Sunny Sites Moonflower Vine ( Ipomoea alba …
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… A plant is one of my favorite gifts, both to give and receive. I am, however, not inclined to throw out … of anything bright, colorful, fragrant, and alive! Tossing out leftover wrapping paper is one thing, but pitching out a moth orchid whose blossoms have withered is a dastardly deed. A … and then cut it off at the base. Impatient gardeners, like myself, cut the green stem off and get on with the business of fertilizing once a week with a very dilute orchid fertilizer. …
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… tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus ) has silvery leaves and an anise-like flavor, but basil is the king of herbs, beloved by all. It’s such a crowd-pleaser that we’re giving away Napoletano … volatile oils have antibacterial properties that could come in handy,” says Tankersley, “if I get injured and need to dress a wound.” The savory herb also wins a vote from Lisa Hilgenberg, … A Mediterranean standard, don’t underestimate parsley—it’s more than a garnish! It will get stuck in your teeth! Parsley is the choice of horticulturist Ayse Pogue, who says it reminds …
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… asphalt, and masonry store heat and then radiate it — making summer hotter for plants. Rain is channeled into storm sewers and treatment plants rather than replenishing the deep reservoir … 'Tiger Eye Gold') Herbstonne rudbeckia ( Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstonne') Black-eyed Susan is a good candidate for gardens because it is a "pioneer plant" — short-lived, but opportunistic and able to grow in a wide variety of …
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… 2014 Participants Jesus Cuezzi Grower Fifth season Jesus started out as a crew leader and is now a grower. Along with being a master salesperson at market, Jesus is a great guitar player, Ultimate Frisbee player, and amazing role model. Marina Garcia Intern Sixth season Marina started out as a crew leader. This is her second year as an intern. Marina is an avid juicer and loves sharing her amazing …
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… shrubs that have reached the end of their life cycle. Native to the east coast, bayberry is a quiet shrub—loosely mounded in shape, at about six feet tall, bayberries look best massed … rather than as single specimens. Need to replace a hedge? It's a fine option. Bayberry is justly famous for its scent (think candles, soaps), found both in its long, leathery leaves … leaves. Like the giant species, dwarf willows prefer full sun and moist conditions — site them in the low, damp spots in your yard. Our friends at Vermont Willow Nursery have a …
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