… Highland Park, a French-style bistro. Here, he offers a quiche that gives you the flexibility to use whatever fresh vegetables are available. Vegetarian Quiche Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2½ … have that's fresh and local! ½ quart heavy cream 5 eggs Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 1 clove chopped garlic 1 pound puffed pastry or pastry sheet 8-inch springform pan … place layers in shell. Add liquid. Tent with aluminum foil. Bake in an oven at 350 degrees F for 2 hours 45 minutes. Check with a knife to see if done. Leave quiche for 10 minutes to …
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… A plant is one of my favorite gifts, both to give and receive. I am, however, not inclined to throw out these beauties once the holiday … like cactus, and as such, should never be overwatered. Small but mighty, they'll bloom for a long time, especially if the plant boasted lots of buds, not flowers, when it was … and then cut it off at the base. Impatient gardeners, like myself, cut the green stem off and get on with the business of fertilizing once a week with a very dilute orchid fertilizer. …
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… For some gardeners, a winter landscape is a blur of neutral colors highlighted with the dark … also make a group of conifers more interesting, just as different leaf shapes add drama to a deciduous garden. Especially in winter, the stiff, sharp needles of spruce contrast strongly … Nana'. Not as tough as juniper or arborvitae, falsecypress must be carefully sited. It grows best in sandy, somewhat acidic soil with protection from drying winds. SHADES OF GREEN There is …
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… October’s falling leaves signal a major transition for Chicago-area gardeners. Although daytime temperatures may be pleasant and even balmy this month, autumn’s hard frost is on the way—and outdoor tasks are often dictated by its arrival. Cleanup and maintenance chores take a starring role in advance of winter. Although our gardens are bidding farewell to the last of the season’s flowers, October is a great time to plant spring-blooming bulbs in …
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… Aquaponics Water + Fish + Plants Join the movement to grow sustainable food in an aquaponics system. Aquaponics is an ancient farming technique in … the middle of a modern remake. This ecologically efficient system uses water, fish, and plants to maximize growing space, water, and fertilization. Learn from experienced aquaponics … specific to aquaponics at your home, farm, or school. These hands-on courses are designed for diverse audiences, including professional growers, entrepreneurs, teachers, and students. …
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… training programs, and the Lenhardt Library. Before joining the Garden, Dr. Mueller worked for more than 23 years at the Field Museum, most recently as the curator of mycology in the Department of Botany. He was chair of the Field Museum's Department of Botany from 1996 to 2005, during which time the department renovated its collections facilities, added lab and … biology, ecology, and conservation of fungi, especially mushrooms, providing vital information for the management and conservation of temperate and tropical forests, particularly in the …
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… Using peonies as a cut flower for floral design is easy, with a few tricks to preserve the health of your plants and flowers. … plant can continue to thrive. You can select flowers that are as open as you like, but for the best vase life, select buds that have just begun to open and feel similar to a marshmallow. Cut …
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… Conservation The Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University combine their strengths to offer a unique graduate program emphasizing environmental plant biology and conservation. Addressing a growing need for expertise in plant science and conservation, the master's of science and doctoral degree … Science Center is an international center of plant conservation research and serves as home to the graduate program. The Plant Science Center provides a world-class facility designed …
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… it functions like a river’s floodplain. Though beautiful, it is above all practical: designed to hold back stormwater runoff, it allows deep-rooted native plants to facilitate absorption and help filter impurities. The native plants in the Rainwater Glen have reduced the need for irrigation by half, and no potable water is used for irrigation. The Rainwater Glen … it functions like a river’s floodplain. Though beautiful, it is above all practical: designed to hold back stormwater runoff, it allows deep-rooted native plants to facilitate absorption and …
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… A lot of birds migrate through the area this time of year, but I have to say warblers are my favorites. The other day, when the rain cleared and the sun came out, I … The black-and-white warblers ( Mniotilta varia ) can be seen hopping along branches looking for insects. Photo © Carol Freeman After delighting in the abundance of birds for a few hours, I slowly made my way back to my car, choosing to walk under the amazing flowering crabapple trees. Just at the end …
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