… Christopher Tong Garden Chef Recipes Christopher Tong, owner of and executive chef for My Private Chef, in Chicago, has created a luscious summer fruit soup. Why not cool off on a … offer? Christopher has been creating distinctive contemporary continental and French cuisine for more than 25 years and has been named one of Chicago’s top 100 chefs. He received the 2000 … cups strawberries, 1 cup pineapple, 3/4 cup mango and the lemon, lime, and orange peels. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add water, sugar, and fruit juices and bring to a simmer, stirring …
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… a condition where young stems rot at soil level. Treatment & Solutions Botrytis is best controlled through good cultural techniques. Site plants in well-drained soil. Avoid … that may cause a flush of succulent, tender growth that is vulnerable to infection. For recommended botrytis chemical treatments, please contact Plant Information Services at (847) …
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… be hardier than either parent and has given rise to many popular cultivars. Although not noted for fall color, in good seasons the shrubs will have an interesting mix of yellow, red and purple … soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… its pinkish red flowers are somewhat lighter than those of Anthony Waterer. It is distinctive for its twisted and incised leaves. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… Froebelii spirea is noted for better heat and drought tolerance than other Spiraea japonica . Foliage emerges red-tinged … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… Caspian Blue false indigo features the long spikes of very blue pea-like blooms for which the genus is best known. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their …
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… shrub is a wonderful compliment to the early spring bulbs that bloom at the same time. Best grown as an open arching shrub in the landscape because annual pruning to maintain a … endangered in its native range but has not been officially added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Within cultivation, it can be found in many northern …
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… productive small-space garden. The cycle of selecting seeds or small plants, digging a garden for them, nurturing the plants, harvesting the bounty, and eating the delicious, nutritious final … source and easy to access, since food crops require hands-on tending, watering, and monitoring for problems—as well as daily checking on how big and colorful those veggies are getting! Start … A simple drawing of the garden is visually helpful and shows exactly how much space you have for each plant. This will prevent over-purchasing at the garden center. To prevent the tallest …
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… in imperfection and the transient nature of life. I chose a circular version of this style for my annual design. Plants used: Some selections will have names that mention water, like … a room in your home in this pattern…which room would you choose and why? I wouldn’t use it for a room, but it’s great for stationery! Bio: Lindsey Muscavitch is the assistant horticulturist for the Welcome Plaza, …
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… year-round farm stand, 50,000-gallon aquaponics system, commercial and teaching kitchen for community nutrition education, aggregation space for urban farmers and will be headquarters for Veggie Rx, a program that offers free vegetables … Ogden aims to bring fresh produce and jobs to troubled North Lawndale , by Greg Trotter. WBBM News Radio Story on Farm on Ogden A Prescription For Better Health: New Farm Opening In Lawndale …
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