… meetings and will be covered by a budget established by the Executive Committee and funded from annual dues. December 6, Thursday | Holiday Luncheon at Onwentsia Club Calvine Bowen and … meetings and will be covered by a budget established by the Executive Committee and funded from annual dues. December 6, Thursday | Holiday Luncheon at Onwentsia Club Calvine Bowen and …
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… on a high-stakes scavenger hunt across Southern Illinois, gathering clues to save rare plants from disappearing. Traversing steep prairie hillsides and swampy lowlands as a Plants of Concern … and is shared with land stewards to guide management. The need for more eyes spans the state, from the Shawnee National Forest to the Forest Preserves of Cook County, both key partners of …
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Some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother setting big pots of collard greens on the stove to stew—and then taking in their earthy, vinegary, peppery fragrance. A nutritional powerhouse, collard greens are a staple in many African American households, including mine. Tequia Burt's grandmother inspired her love for collard greens. Writer Tequia Burt grows heirloom collard greens in her …
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… are aggressive spreaders, and a low-maintenance gardener may be well advised to stay away from them. But, you can use those same spreading tendencies to your advantage. Gooseneck … plants grow through them. In addition to the usual cages and wires, ornamental branches pruned from trees and shrubs during the winter can be used to prop up perennials. Use strong, structural …
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… about 150 species are butterflies and 1,850 species are moths. Our local butterflies range from the tiny Eastern-tailed blue and gray hairstreak to the giant swallowtail. Butterflies and … only a few weeks. During their short life, they must find food, avoid predators, seek shelter from bad weather, find a mate, and reproduce. On top of these daunting tasks, female butterflies …
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… such as climbing hydrangea, Boston ivy or English ivy, send out hundreds of hairlike rootlets from their main stems. These rootlets stick to cement, brick, wood and even metal. In the case of … the showiest flowers, although the vine will tolerate partial shade. The red flowers persist from June into fall. English ivy ( Hedera helix ) This ivy can work as a ground cover or a …
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… Consider adding new varieties to the yard and bulbs that are timed to successively bloom from early to late spring. Begin garden cleanup As leaves fall and plants die back, it’s a good … after the ground has frozen hard. Mulch helps regulate soil temperatures and protects plants from extreme temperature swings. Remove annual plants from garden beds and containers before a … grass clumps or tall perennials. Annual and Perennial Care Plant spring bulbs Gardeners can start planting spring-blooming bulbs this month and even into November, provided the ground has …
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… in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference. Slice and mix the beef with your … 2 or 3 skewers. Grill the peaches over a medium flame until slightly charred. Remove from the skewers and toss with the shallots. Spread the gorgonzola cheese on the toasted … in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference. Slice and mix the beef with your …
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… education for students of every age. Completed in 2011, the plaza and drive received funding from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway … accessible space for special-needs visitors. Adjacent, planted pathways allow visitors to move from the parking lot to the Campus and into additional areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden. … education for students of every age. Completed in 2011, the plaza and drive received funding from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway …
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… in activities that encourage a sense of wonder about plants, and nurture fruits and vegetables from seed to harvest. It’s an ideal environment for family exploration and for guided programs … cantaloupe, Brussels sprouts, and sweet peppers are interspersed with bright flowering plants from snapdragons to petunias, enhancing the space’s beauty and its multisensory experience. The … in activities that encourage a sense of wonder about plants, and nurture fruits and vegetables from seed to harvest. It’s an ideal environment for family exploration and for guided programs …
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