… Tong Garden Chef Recipes Christopher Tong, owner of and executive chef for My Private Chef, in Chicago, has created a luscious summer fruit soup. Why not cool off on a hot day while enjoying the nutrition fresh fruits offer? Christopher has been creating distinctive contemporary … and orange peels. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add water, sugar, and fruit juices and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Allow mixture …
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… Carya ovata , shagbark hickory, is a large deciduous tree that typically grows 70 to 90 feet tall (infrequently to 120 feet) with an irregular, oval-rounded crown. It is native … golden-brown in fall. Non-showy, monoecious, greenish-yellow flowers appear in April to May; the male flowers in pendulous catkins (to 3 to 5 inches long) and the female flowers in short spikes. Female flowers give way to edible oval-rounded nuts. Each nut is encased in a moderately thick husk, which splits …
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… Carve, wax, stain, or varnish them; paint or dye them; use wood-burning tools on them to create highly decorative objects of art. And they’re utilitarian as well. Many cultures have … jack-o'-lanterns. You can do almost anything to gourds you can do to wood, and not suffer the splinters. While their origin remains a mystery, there is evidence of gourds in the early … to absorb sunlight and warm the soil since gourd plant roots need as much heat as they can get. Gourds require full sun, regular fertilizer, water, space, and support. Plant them either in …
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… Spring is the time to start seeds—especially for the veggies and herbs that thrive in summer's heat. Tomatoes. Peppers. Onions. Basil. Parsley. They're some of the most popular … them. Some packs include a seedling illustration—a big help if your plant labels happen to get out of sorts. And there's invaluable information about transplanting, watering needs, and …
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… Survey Thank You Thanks for completing our survey, we are pleased to present you with this one complimentary Tram Tour ticket for you to enjoy at the Garden in 2015. One ticket per family. Click here to download coupon … Thanks for completing our survey, we are pleased to present you with this one complimentary Tram Tour ticket for you to enjoy at the Garden in 2015. One ticket per family. Click here to download coupon …
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… Deep pinkish red (with purple undertone) flowers are produced in sprays originating near the tip of the long cane like pseudobulb during the winter months in the Chicago area. The … largest genus in the family) resulting in broad petals that are slightly twisted leading to the common name of semi-antelope dendrobium. As house plants they are among the best adapted to indoor culture needing bright but not direct sunlight, relatively high humidity, …
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… Dixon Prairie In the early 1800s, the wind-swept prairies that covered Illinois would eventually give the state … common in northeastern Illinois. It’s a place that gives you a feel for what the prairies used to be like—painted lady butterflies still search for thistle nectar, and eastern kingbird still … In the early 1800s, the wind-swept prairies that covered Illinois would eventually give the state … common in northeastern Illinois. It’s a place that gives you a feel for what the prairies used to be like—painted lady butterflies still search for thistle nectar, and eastern kingbird still …
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… Unusually mild weather might cause some buds on flowering shrubs to bloom prematurely. These flower buds will not rebloom in spring, but there will be enough of the unopened buds to flower at their appropriate time. Forsythia, viburnum, flowering quince, … display, prune large flowering trees and shrubs after they bloom in spring. Fruit trees are best pruned in late February or early March. If tree branches become covered with ice, let the …
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… The cultivar 'Sir John Thouron' is valued for its showy, pale yellow flowers that form a … eight years ago that White Flower Farms offered 36 plants for $950 each; all were sold out to a movie star, a fashion designer, and several collectors. (The cost has dropped since then.) … the plant back indoors in fall. The plant is one of those rare plants that actually blooms best if slightly pot-bound, but its roots are perennial. The plant resents root disturbance …
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… Lilium ‘Dunyazade’ has deep red flowers with a narrow strip of cream on the outer edges of the recurved petals. The stems stand 4 to 6 feet tall bearing downfacing trumpet shaped flowers in July and August. Dunyazade is an … Typically Oriental lilies have a lovely fragrance, although some people find it unpleasant at best. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. …
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