… (age 3) Love Joy Growth Sarees are a distinctive attire that Hindu women have been wearing for centuries. Some of my family's favorite designs are celestial orbs or metallic butta, bold … of India has a signature saree. The choice of specific colors, patterns, and weaves allows for personalization—motifs of temples, ancient architecture, paisley art, stylized lace, birds in … lotuses, jasmines, and vines. Choosing fabrics is done with care as well—silk over brocade for a garden event, or perhaps organza over georgette for an evening at the symphony. My …
Type: Blog
… cold and wind and snow and feel the need to “save them,” or at least make their lives easier. For the most part, birds are perfectly capable of dealing with the weather and finding food. Most of the birds that are not able to cope have long since migrated south for the winter. Therefore, we mainly feed birds for our own benefit. It provides an opportunity … the cold. Another nice thing about water is that it will attract birds that might not normally visit a feeding station, especially as temperatures warm up. Some people who have kept a species …
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… own gardens a few months hence. When cyclamen was named by the Greeks, they called on the word for circular, kyklos , referring to the shape of the tuber. Victorians believed the cyclamen … timidity. We twentieth-century gardeners focus more on the cyclamen’s ornamental value, glad for its resemblance to a flock of hovering butterflies and grateful for the heart-shaped foliage that lasts for months. The many species of wild cyclamen growing …
Type: Plant Info
… to a rich and still-blooming landscape. Trees and shrubs are at their peak of growth for the year, and many will add still another dimension when they change color. This time of year … to storm damage, disease, or insect attack needs to be replaced? What are the best choices for gardeners today who are planting for tomorrow’s generation? The Chicagoland Grows ® program has some suggestions, and one will …
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… Description: Look for these rare visitors in the Dixon Prairie. Although identical in appearance to the eastern …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this bird of early spring and late fall singly or in small groups in the McDonald Woods or …
Type: Birding
… Deep burnt orange buds open to light lemon colored flowers on this smaller height aloe suitable for containers in cold climates. Winter flowering in the Northern Hemisphere. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… way to recycle your lawn, garden, and kitchen waste? Make your own compost—it can do magic for your garden. Compost is simply a mixture of soil and pieces of plants that have decomposed to … Dark brown and crumbly, it is an attractive addition to any garden. And the things it does for the garden are nothing short of spectacular! Keeps lawn waste out of landfills Composting not only keeps lawn waste out of landfills, it also creates a rich soil amendment for the garden. Compost is the ultimate soil conditioner, since it improves both texture and …
Type: Plant Info
… July ushers in peak summer weather for our USDA cold hardiness zones, with average daily temperature hovers in the mid-70s, making … of the year. Furthermore, government models anticipate hotter, drier summers in the future. For gardeners, it’s important to monitor moisture levels, especially for new plantings, container plants, and vegetables. As plants grow (and, unfortunately, this …
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… a live Christmas tree this year? A. A live Christmas tree cannot be kept in a heated house for more than seven days, or it will break its dormant state. If you purchase it balled and … with heavy ornaments or lit candles. A few days before New Year’s, move it back to the garage for a few days. On New Year’s Day, you can plant it outside in an already prepared hole, and be … winter to be sure it remains straight and is receiving adequate moisture. Do not fertilize it for the first year. …
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