… Winter is always a good time to slip into a chair with some hot chocolate and do a little reading. A good book or magazine … it comes to garden magazines, Pollak says, “I definitely love The English Garden. I always get inspired with every issue, for both plant choices and design ideas in every article. The … Your Favorite Perennials by Nancy Ondra Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener's Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year-Round by Barbara …
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… Q. Do you have any suggestions for plants that can be used in a fall container? A. September is a perfect time to plant a beautiful fall container when many annual plants are beginning to decline because of … and loves cooler temperatures. Stock, Sweet Alyssum, and dianthus are fragrant plants and are best used in containers near entrances where their aroma can best be appreciated. Autumn color …
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… The Australian tree fern or Lacy tree fern is native to the rain forests of north-eastern Australia and is the tallest of all the ferns. It has long … with rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. In its native habitat it can grow to 40 feet high and 40 feet wide but in cultivation it tends to grow to between 8 and 20 feet high and about the same width. It is not hardy, so must be taken …
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… right in our own backyards. You can encourage wildlife such as birds and other pollinators to visit your green space by incorporating the necessary components of their habitat: food, water, shelter, and places to raise young. This course will cover how to create a yard or garden that attracts the wildlife …
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… costumes that are made so cheaply and cost so much? The ones beckoning from cluttered shops to which you have to drive, using up gas and your precious time? Fuhgeddaboudit! Do yourself, … costumes? Not to worry. Here are some tips from the Garden that are easy, quick, and—best of all—effective. Now go grab some empty pillowcases. How easy was that? Goodbye to plastic … kids! Empty milk jugs? Tin cans? Think carton helmets, or milk jug luminaries lighting the way to your front door; tin cans can become lanterns or Franken-decorations. There are also …
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… A Foundation for Learning A continuum of nature-based educational programs serving infants through retirees is … at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With curriculum ranging from free, informal drop-in activities to professional certificate programs, the Garden meets the needs of learners of all ages, abilities, interests and income levels. Our educational initiatives are integral to fulfilling the Garden’s mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. …
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… Q. I would like to plant varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any suggestions for planting techniques? A. Most tulips and narcissi can be planted throughout autumn until the … 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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… on seeds from your snow-covered feeder. Indeed, one of the main reasons humans feed birds is to experience nature's beauty right outside their door. Feeding the birds can be as simple as … creatures into the yard and then chase away the ones you don't want. Native plants go a long way toward feeding the birds. Various shrubs, trees, and wildflowers provide nourishment and … has tiny holes so that goldfinches and other small, thin-billed birds such as siskins can get some nourishment, while the larger-billed birds can't. Common Backyard Birds and their Food …
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… Phlox ‘Cloudburst’ stands 26 – 28 inches high and blooms all summer with lavender flowers with bright pink eyes. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. …
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… Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients all summer long at the Garden Chef Series. Noted chefs … July 12: Angela Torres-Kutkuhn (Spoken Café) July 25: Lisa Counts (The Chopping Block) July 26: Fernando Angelina (Pixca Seasonal American Bistro) August 8: Joel Fabugais (Lodge at … is the Midwest's headquarters for fruit and vegetable gardening information. It exhibits the best edible plants to grow in the Chicago area. Interpretive signs explain the organic growing …
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