… Spring is the time to start seeds—especially for the veggies and herbs that thrive in summer's heat. Tomatoes. Peppers. Onions. Basil. … of the most popular plants to grow in Chicago area gardens, and they're the main ingredients for the tomato sauces that you'll can and freeze this year for next winter. Seed starting how-tos Learn more about seed's requirements for growth, plus seed …
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… Garden experience their own botanical anticipation at every turn, and in every garden. A grand place to discover the beauty of annuals is the Crescent . The gorgeous, cool-season tulip display … plants until the end of the season. Blankets of chrysanthemums announce autumn's arrival. For three seasons, annual plants in the Crescent are massed together in a tapestry of texture, … Brick walkways lace through the beds, encouraging visitors to step close to the plants, both for photo and learning opportunities. For these annuals offer gardeners a chance to break ground …
Type: Walks
… a windbreak, but a row of evergreens, like arborvitaes, can provide privacy and a nesting site for songbirds. A blanket of snow on their boughs adds winter enchantment in our garden. Eastern … to 8 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide. Serviceberry ( Amelanchier —pronounced Am-uh-lank-ee-ur) For smaller gardens, breeders are developing narrow, upright shrubs, such as ‘Standing Ovation™ … will work in the allotted space based on their ultimate size unless you plan to prune them. Place the plants where their mature growth will not cross into your neighbor’s property. After …
Type: Plant Info
… and sometimes rosy pink on the breast. Redpolls are able to store seeds in their esophagus for later eating. In winter, look for small flocks of this little, vocal finch around alders and birches where they feed on the …
Type: Birding
… architecture. We are thrilled that a video from Magnified won a Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award for Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Lighting. Award winners are Red Clark, Robin Carlson, Johanna Hutchins, Wendy Griffiths, …
Type: Blog
… stewardship means striving to ensure equal protection from environmental and health hazards for all. Spend two days learning how to connect students to relevant environmental issues that … Investigate the social implications of unequal access and empower students to advocate for change. Use the practices of science and engineering to solve problems and inequities. CPDUs: …
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… Food Safety and Cottage Food Laws This course is intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to create or expand their … an understanding of the basic techniques, food safety regulations, and business guidelines for producing value-added, local foods. Instructor TBD Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago …
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… Hundreds of varieties of daffodil bulbs will be available for purchase. Find a vibrant array of unique, rare, and unusual bloom types that offer proven … Burnstein Hall with the Midwest Fruit Explorers and Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Bulb Sale for the weekend. …
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… paw paws, grapes, kiwis and more. Visitors can obtain information on growing fruit. Shop for apples, cider and more. Feature: Burnstein Hall *The Midwest Fruit Explorers will be sharing … Hall with the Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale and Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Bulb Sale for the weekend. …
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… to early fall. These flowers are greatly appreciated by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds for their honey scent. It is quite compact, very short at a height of three feet, but perfect for adding a splash of color in the garden. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
