… dividing your daylilies if they appear too densely crowded, if their flower production is less than normal or if they haven’t been divided in 10 years. By digging the clumps in late August to early September, you give the new divisions a chance to settle their roots before frost arrives. Water the plants well a day or so before you dig and …
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… sounds far away, the bird—an eastern screech-owl—could likely be right above your head (that is, if you are out in the middle of the woods at night). A year-round, common resident of … be lurking in a small tree cavity during the day, snoozing while waiting for its evening foray to your back porch light to catch a moth. The eastern screech-owl comes in two color morphs-red … of their own. The female lays four to five white, round eggs and incubates them for about 26 days. The male brings her food when she’s on the eggs and also after they hatch. She breaks up …
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… How to Propose an Exhibition The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition … submitted without this requirement will not be sent back and will be available for on-site pickup only. Proposals are not accepted by email or in person. Materials should be … The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition gallery. …
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… Invite Butterflies to Your Garden Plant milkweed, coneflowers, and dill to attract butterflies Butterflies add active beauty to any outdoor space. Invite them into your … #butterflydinner plate for some of our favorite summer visitors (a “girl dinner” is a solo spread of grab-and-go bites). Essential Garden Elements Support the entire life cycle … Plant milkweed, coneflowers, and dill to attract butterflies Butterflies add active beauty to any outdoor space. Invite them into your …
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… celebrations because their evidence of life in the bleak midwinter was a promise of spring to come: holly, ivy, berries, pine trees. Plants from your own landscape can bring an echo of … program specialist at the Garden. The obvious place to start your decor collecting is with your evergreen trees and shrubs, such as spruce, fir, pine, arborvitae, and yew. Forage … might consider making your own wreath. Clifton is expert at the technique: At the craft store, buy a wire wreath frame and a package of 22- to 24-gauge paddle wire — thin, flexible …
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… Overcome Your Three Biggest Fears Every gardener has their fear when it comes to growing food, rational or not—fear of failure, fear of bugs or critters (in my case, spiders), … Peas Radishes June sun warms the soil Beans Cucumbers Squash The back of the seed packet is a wonderful place to find information on how to plant. For most of the above, simply hoe a … organically, but not sure if your yard qualifies? The Strategy: Send for a Soil Test It’s the best way to get the scoop on what’s really happening underground before you plant—even advanced …
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… If you want to become a birder, join this class to learn the basics. Learn about binoculars, how to use a field guide, and the field marks used to identify common birds of the Chicago area. Then …
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… New! See, touch, smell, and taste common ways to use herbal preparations including dried, capsules, decoctions, infusions, salves, tinctures, … flower remedies. Learn an herbal view of how “dis-ease” gradually builds in the body, and ways to reverse that process. Walk into the gardens to become acquainted with various herbs (wild and cultivated). Realize what to put in an herbal …
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… New! In this live demonstration class, learn how to make and assemble boxes and other various hive equipment. Wil will go over different cuts, how to source materials, and how to prepare recycled sources. Ear protection will be provided. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, …
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… Do you have areas in your garden with lots of beautiful perennials? Learn tips and tricks to spread the wealth to other garden areas by dividing perennials in the fall. Explore the basics, then head outside to put these skills into practice. Bring gloves. Dress for the weather. Heather Sherwood, senior …
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