… have enjoyed that kind of popularity. In this month's Smart Gardener , we shine the spotlight on this old-fashioned but tasty vegetable that deserves more space in Chicago-area gardens. … is also said to be redolent of lavender. British seed company Thompson & Morgan is one source for its seed. 'Tender and True' dates back to 1897 and sports wide shoulders and strong flavor. … at Britain's Royal Horticultural Society. With such a good start, why didn't parsnips continue on the road to popularity? One word: potato. Quicker to harvest and endlessly versatile, the …
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… it produces large, fragrant, showy white or orchid colored flowers during Chicago winters. For gardeners of a certain age, this was the favorite flower for high school dates. Difficult but … bloom. Once temperatures in summer have warmed up, move the plants to a full sun location on the patio and water daily supplementing the water with dilute soluble fertilizer weekly. The … begin to cool in fall bring plants indoors and place under full sun spectrum grow lights on a timer set for approximately 12 hours in a basement or other area where temperatures are cool …
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… climate record. If desired, students can place key events in environmental and human history on the timeline to demonstrate the time frame of historical climate change, and to begin to … temperature. Activity 2.3: Climate Change Around the World Up until now, students have focused on only on temperature when evaluating the impacts of climate change. Now, students will discuss and add … climate record. If desired, students can place key events in environmental and human history on the timeline to demonstrate the time frame of historical climate change, and to begin to …
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… gone forever. Then there were those species that had reached such critically low numbers that, for all practical purposes, they were functionally extinct for me. Birds like the prairie chickens, barely holding on in postage stamp-sized grasslands that we had not yet converted to something “useful.” … eyes to the sky and you may be rewarded with a glimpse of our national symbol. Next time you visit, don't forget your zoom lens and binoculars to catch a glimpse of the Garden’s cast of …
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… the Garden’s floral fireworks are something to behold. Thousands of annuals are putting on a show throughout the display gardens. That’s in addition to the trees, shrubs, and vines that … and goldenrod as well as the airy seedheads of switchgrass and big bluestem. It’s time for a leisurely stroll to see the changes taking place each week. It wouldn’t be fall without … and tricolor sage. The Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America features trains running on 1,600 feet of track. There, you’ll find Mauve Swan River daisies, Gandalf and Hobbit crassula …
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… Q. Can you suggest a remedy for African violets that don't bloom as often as they should? A. Many African violets will cut down on their blooming during the winter months because so many of their cultural requirements are not being met: bright light, warm and humid air with no drafts. If you have had these plants for some time, perhaps it is time to repot them. Although they do prefer to be slightly …
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… Q. Please advise on the correct time and procedure for dividing iris. A. If you want to divide bearded iris, do so after it flowers, but before … clump with a sharp shovel and then separating the clump into as many sections as you want. For an established clump, this might require a pruning saw. Replant the sections in full sun at …
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… setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture and food systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for our annual facilitator training. We will discuss incorporating standards for social and emotional learning, giving feedback to students, and common challenges faced in …
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… Q. Do you have any gardening gift ideas for Father’s Day? A. Unusual gift ideas are sometimes especially hard for the men in our lives. How about celebrating Father’s Day with a rare opportunity to canoe on the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden? How about offering to mow the lawn while Dad reads …
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… For American gardeners, the main attraction of Actinidia polygama hardy kiwi vine is the foliage, … their native Japan people generally don't eat them raw. If you want to grow silver vine, plan on frequent pruning and strong support. Left unchecked, these woody twining vines can get heavy. … or dig at the roots.In fact, in large quantities, the leaves have been used as a sedative for zoo lions. …
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