… may find remedies in the natural world. An increasing number of people are turning to plants to heal mind, body, and spirit. You can take a class at the Chicago Botanic Garden to … and pine needles (see recipe, right). “Rich in antioxidants and uplifting essential oils, pine is the perfect winter ally to awaken the senses and enhance winter wellness,” says Petter, owner … “Marshmallow root is soothing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory,” she says. Tip: You can buy small amounts of dried, cut-and-sifted marshmallow root at an herbal shop or online at a site …
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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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… 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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… “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ―Chinese proverb Warm, sunny days and cool nights have ushered in autumn. …
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… think about the top three issues in your garden last year —and the year before that. Hard to conjure up? That's because memory is simply unreliable when it comes to the hundreds of … fun for you, the gardener who'll be referring to it. Documenting the process gives you the best information to build on for next year's garden. Garden Book, 1766-1824, page 35, by Thomas … Plantjotter.com offers a 30-day free trial for their design-your-own-website approach to journaling. September—the month of harvest and equinox and autumn light—is a …
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… your home. Learn the basics of landscape design, from evaluating your yard and choosing plants to creating layouts that are both beautiful and practical. Explore key principles like balance, …
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… 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 22, 2025: Snow Art December 23, 2025: Ice Experiments December 26, 2025: Wonderful Winter December 29, 2025: Exploring Evergrreens December 30, 2025: Winter … Celebrations January 2, 2026: Snow Science Emergency & Health History Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from register@campdoc. What to Wear Dress for the weather! Wear clothes that are comfortable for outdoor and indoor …
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… herbaceous and woody plants in comparative trials, ultimately recommending the top performers to gardeners and the horticultural industry. More than 800 taxa are currently evaluated in the … with the American Rose Trials for Sustainability ® program. The goal of this national program is to identify, through regional evaluation and testing under low-input conditions, the most … Lamium Issue #24 — An Evaluation Study of Alchemilla Issue #25 — Fall-Blooming Anemones Issue #26 — A Garden Study of Sundrops and Evening Primroses Issue #27 — A Comparative Study of …
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… Q. I would like to plant varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any … area and plant your bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, mix in finely shredded wood chips or composted leaf mold. When planting a large … early and allow bulbs to develop a strong root system during the fall. Bulbs always look best when planted in large drifts. …
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