… the rustling ornamental grasses, the broad-leaved evergreens, and all those other plants with interesting seed heads, seedpods, cones, and berries that contribute to the more subtle … berry display, and pest and disease resistance. Winterberries are at home in moist sites, with some even tolerating wetter conditions. Full sun to part shade is best, with a soil pH on the acid side. Chicago gardeners can amend their alkaline soil with equal parts …
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… The cream-colored blossoms of the beautiful and prized Vanda Jairak Classy orchid are marked with burgundy speckles, more densely on the lower petals. With their flattened petals arranged around a lip with a small spur, the showy, fragrant flowers grow on lateral inflorescences that appear from …
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… Miltonia 'My Clown' and Oncidium Shonan 'Pinky'. It is one of the few pink-blooming oncidinae with amazing, relatively large mottled blossoms. The beautiful colors range from shades of pink and lavender to purple and red, with some yellow in the center. The matte flowers have purple sepals and mottled petals with a light purple lip and a darker purple margin. Mature plants can have six to eight flowers …
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… gently poaching in the low heat. Featured slow cooker recipes include warm wheatberry salad with arugula and dried cherries, braised steak with spicy parsley tomato sauce, and crème brûlée. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary …
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… of crepes. Featured recipes to make and taste include pastry cream, tropical fruit crepes with vanilla bean and rum butter sauce, and grilled shrimp with vanilla lime dressing. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW Kitchen …
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… New! Capture a moment’s impression on paper with color, style, clarity, and character. This class is an introduction to sketching landscape … to create effective conceptual sketches. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent with confirmation. R. Thomas Selinger, registered landscape architect, James Martin Associates, …
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… is pest resistant, and is also attractive. “Its gray foliage and light blue flowers pair well with practically anything, and the plant’s airy openness adds lightness to the garden—and it integrates well with other plants,” said Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president and director. Give it full sun …
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… Description: Eurasian Collared-Doves are a little larger than a mourning dove with a squared-off tail instead of a pointed tail, like a mourning dove. They are light brown, similar to the mourning dove with a black crescent shaped band around the back of the neck. The primary feathers are a darker …
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… using dried fruits in a dried fig, apple, and raisin jam—a sweet, bright-tasting spread with a chunky texture perfect for stirring into oatmeal, serving with cake, or topping ice cream. The class also covers the basics of water-bath canning, a safe …
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… Enhance your holiday decorations with a festive, living centerpiece garden for a tabletop or mantel. The centerpiece will feature blooming and colorful foliage plants with accents for the holiday season. Discover how to refresh the potted garden for Valentine’s …
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