… program director for Windy City Harvest. In this role she oversees our Apprenticeship, Corps, and Youth Farm programs. Calendo joined the Chicago Botanic Garden in 2014, working at Rodeo Farm … 2014 to 2018, Calendo worked as the PCC Austin Farm coordinator, where she helped to build out and run a community farm in collaboration with PCC Community Wellness. Britt was the manager for … prescription produce program from 2018 to 2021. Calendo has a master’s degree in social work and is excited about combining her background in social work and public health with sustainable …
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… husks, which is a traditional craft of Native Americans. Corn husks are the leaves that cover and protect the corn cob. You can use the fresh green husks removed from the cob, but for this … to three leaves per doll a pan of water rubber bands, yarn, or twist ties scissors Separate and soak the corn husk leaves in water for 10 to 15 minutes. They should be wet and pliable. Take one leaf, preferably a smaller one, and roll it so the veins run lengthwise. …
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… Start with the Basics A common and sometimes costly expense for many homeowners is lawn care. No matter whether you maintain your lawn yourself or hire a service, this is a good time to examine the best practices for growing healthy turfgrass. Don't … and support earthworms and other soil-based organisms that naturally control thatch. If bare spots are a problem, always reseed with turfgrass varieties or mixes that match the amount …
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… Once upon a time, every home and homestead had a few fruit trees—or even a small orchard—on its property. Does yours? Today, … the Fruit & Vegetable Garden alone!), it's a good time for smart gardeners to "tour the trees" and to start the process of growing your own fruit. In modern times, fruit trees fell out of … in their yard? Cherry and peach flowers are particularly captivating because they cluster on bare branches instead of competing with emerging leaves. And with flowers comes scent: apple and …
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… to take a breath while sipping a cup of warm herbal tea. Picture this: The aroma of orange and banana mints mingle in your favorite cup. You add a spoonful of honey or a slice of citrus to … interest in using homegrown herbs in beverages that range from hot or iced tea to smoothies and cocktails. It saves money, it's easy, and it's satisfying. A small pot of herbs or a packet … cups of flavorful tea. And you control the quality—you’ll know that the herbs you grow are free from pesticides, preservatives, and artificial flavors or colors. Hold the Caffeine All …
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… name for all daffodils. According to the American Daffodil Society, there are between 40 and 200 different daffodil species, subspecies or varieties of species and more than 32,000 registered cultivars (named hybrids). They are divided into 13 divisions in … system. Some people refer to any yellow daffodil as a jonquil. However, jonquil species and hybrids are characterized by several yellow flowers, strong scent, and rounded foliage and …
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… display. Why did he choose these particular plants? Soulsby shares tips on plant selection and working within a container’s constraints. Tip 1: Work with the proportions of the space. In the low-to-the-ground containers, no plant is taller than 12 inches, and most are in the 3- to 6-inch range. Keep heights low, but allow for a range—from creeping … especially lovely in the morning. A six-cell pack of violas lets you fill in the inevitable bare spots between other plants or along edges. While this variety has an unmemorable formal name …
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… Blue and yellow, goldenrods and asters — classic colors of an Illinois autumn. Asters are easy to grow, if you plant them in … was "more rank," Hawke says. Cultivars such as 'Purple Dome' often had browned-out leaves and bare lower stalks. Native plant lovers may be struck by this finding, since New England aster, in …
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… The great lengths scientists go to save species from extinction and restore healthy habitats Every landscape healed and plant species saved from extinction is the result of someone doing something painstaking: … alula The alula ( Brighamia insignis ) has been pushed to the very edge of existence, and so has the moth that once pollinated it. With its natural pollinator gone, Garden scientists …
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… what plants might survive the winter. The update is the first since 2012. “It’s a great tool, and we’re glad the USDA continues to update these guidelines based on new data,” said Fred Spicer, executive vice president and director of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The latest version shows that about half of the … Illinois remains in zone 5. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Accessed from https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ The …
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