… Youth Farm North Lawndale 2014 Participants Sarah Pekovitch Grower Second season Sarah worked for several years in urban agriculture and youth development in New York. She enjoys teaching the … are carrots. Quote: “I like the Youth Farm because we can work together and provide fresh food for the community.” Lorenzo James Crew leader Third season Lorenzo is a senior at North Lawndale … is corn. Quote: “I chose to work at the Youth Farm because we grow healthy vegetables for our community. What I like about working here is the growing.” Anton Willis Crew member …
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… De-ice with caution Keep planning Tread lightly Tree and shrub care Pruning tips Inspect trees for overwintering pests Remove ice and snow Take buds in stride Indoor Plant Care Remove ice and … well as plants into venturing out too soon. Winter still reigns in February, making it a month for gardeners to respond to the season’s challenges, plan for the growing year ahead, and tend to indoor plants and seed starting. Garden To-Do List De-ice …
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… Tom Tiddens, supervisor of plant healthcare at the Garden, sees a tree or shrub declining, for example, he looks at the ground to see what's thriving. If he sees yellow nutsedge, he knows to check for poorly draining soil. The nutsedge is an indicator weed, whose presence can indicate a condition that might be a problem for your chosen plants but makes the weed right at home. If you can change the conditions, or …
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… right now, says Tim Pollak , the Garden’s outdoor floriculturist. “I like forcing tulips for Valentine’s Day,” Pollak said.“Nothing breaks the winter blues more than a pot of blooming … 1,665 pots, many of which will be displayed outdoors at the Garden come April. But right now, for a little winter cheer in your home or office, you can buy pots of tulips, daffodils, … bloom. Once they are potted and sent to stores, they quickly sprout leaves followed by flowers for a bit of instant gratification long before spring. “The Garden’s three new walk-in coolers …
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… by the dark red stems rising from the dark bronze foliage in summer. This astilbe is ideal for moist soils in shaded conditions; water it during droughts. …
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… to frost. Easy to grow, Cambodian Queen is a proven performer. Pair with Asters and Anemones for a stunning fall show. Mounding habit. …
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… reach a height of about 4 feet. In July and August it produces pale pink flowers. It is ideal for a border. …
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… inch and choose a high quality grass seed. Make sure that the seeds make contact with the soil for proper germination. You can use gas-powered vertical mowers, slicers, core aerators, spikers, or slit-seeders to create space for the seeds to make contact with the soil. These machines can be rented. Broadcast the seeds … time. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicabotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… also be controlled using herbicides. Please call Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 for chemical recommendations or for more information. Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. Photo: Yellow nutsedge ( Cyperus esculentus ) by Blahedo [ CC …
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… In early September, move your plants from the sunny patio to a shaded outdoor spot for several weeks. This will help them to acclimate gradually to less light. Check your plants thoroughly for insects before bringing them indoors. Continue to watch carefully for signs of aphids and scale. Lightweight oils and insecticidal soaps will help control these …
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