… Halloween Hub I’m not scared. Are you? It's a perfect time to share our collection of wonderful, weird, and wicked ways to get into all things creepy. Happy Halloween! Mmmmm, smells like rotting meat . New Features … Crafty Apple Cobbler Ginger Pumpkin Muffuns Pumpkin Bisque Select the Perfect Pumpkin Tips for Your Fall Container Gardens Mysterious Creatures Echoes of a Silent Night Fall Webworm …
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… Gardens That Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Seminar Speakers Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Clare … She is co-author, with Naomi Sachs, of Therapeutic Landscapes: An Evidence-Based Approach to Designing Healing Gardens and Restorative Outdoor Spaces (Wiley, 2014) . Brian Bainnson, … families and caregivers. In all of Mr. Bainnson's work understanding of the context, attention to detail, and an ability to understand and give life to the client’s expectations unite the …
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… rounded. It definitely has an unusual black frosty look and the foliage coloration develops best in part shade. Huechera Velvet Night will mature to 7 inches tall, 17 inches wide and the lacey white flower panicles in the late spring will increase the height to 26 inches. It will attract birds and bees, and is resistant to deer. The foliage will remain …
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… New! The quality of our breath affects the way we feel as well as the relationship between the body and the mind. Using the tools of … and concentration, we work through the body’s conscious and subconscious layers of resistance to release its deeply held tensions. When tension is released and we are fully present, the …
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… With winter approaching, it is time to think about overwintering those wonderful tender perennials, Mediterraneans, and tropical … In this class, you will learn which plants will overwinter successfully and which ones are best to compost and buy new in spring. You will learn the best techniques and secrets of success to keep your tender plants and tropical gems from year to …
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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 … a small, spring-flowering ornamental tree. Now’s the time to shop and plant. “October is great for planting,” says Tim Johnson, the Garden’s senior director of horticulture. “Any tree that is …
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… During long stretches of hot days with no rain, it’s tricky to figure out how and what to water. Our experts have some watering tips for your summer garden … deep watering helps develop strong roots, anchoring plants in the soil. Water plants all the way out to the drip line to ensure that the entire root zone gets a drink. Water plants in the … are available through the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District website . In Lake County, visit the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County website for plastic rain barrels. An internet search …
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… ice? Has your mood gone south, leaving you wishing that you could, too? What, with the world’s best antidepressant right out your front door? The magic elixir is a winter walk. And the Chicago … all of them kept clear of snow and ice, with a number of mapped-out walks ranging from 1 to 2.3 miles. A hidden gem, the path along Spider Island is just the place for a peaceful winter … health as in winter. A winter walk is the cure for cabin fever. And more than that, it’s the way to reshape the way you think about winter. Winter doesn’t have to be a sentence to months of …
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… beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the … Rachel Carson, “The Sense of Wonder” Across the country millions of birds are winging their way north, searching for nesting grounds and food along the way. It’s the Great Spring Migration. Whether in your garden, in a park or while on a walk, you’re likely to spot some of the colorful migrants on the ground, in the bushes, and in the tree tops as they …
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… In Chicago, February is too early to start gardening outside, but herbs may be started indoors during the winter. Sow seeds of annual herbs, such as basil, cilantro, dill, and parsley. One seed packet goes a long way—sow only a few seeds at a time indoors and save the rest for planting in the garden later … half the size of other basils. All are easy to start from seed. Parsley The leaves have the best flavor when used fresh. Curly and flat-leaf parsley; are easy to grow from seed. Once the …
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