… A Cherished Tradition My first introduction to a saree was when my grandmother gifted me a children's version when I was a little girl. I remember unfolding the beautiful fabric, taking in the scent of a newly minted textile. I was mesmerized by the … phases of life, the folds depicting the stages of life lived and those yet to come. The way a saree is draped also indicates cultural connections. The finishing touch of a saree is its …
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… Sensory Garden On a windy day in spring, when the sweet-smelling crabapple trees are in bloom, you might see a flurry of … a garden that demands a slower pace, where you’ll find plants in raised beds, making them easy to smell and touch for people with limited mobility and others. Don’t be shy about rubbing the … On a windy day in spring, when the sweet-smelling crabapple trees are in bloom, you might see a flurry of pink-and-white “snow” …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one … founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the eighteenth century. Forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four-petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… Raised-bed tomatoes benefit from "square-foot gardening"—plant one plant per square foot to ensure space for growth and air movement. Do you need to fertilize tomatoes? Yes. Tomatoes … them a shovelful of compost. Tomatoes like calcium, too—try working crushed eggshells into the soil to increase calcium content. What is the difference between a synthetic and a natural … are those composed of the synthesized chemicals of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. In general, natural fertilizers contain lesser amounts of N-P-K than their synthesized …
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… and they generously share their stock (sometimes) with friends. But most of all, they love to discover new ones. Gaura lindheimeri is a relative newcomer to Chicago-area perennial borders. Native to Texas and Louisiana and planted widely on the West Coast, it might seem an unlikely candidate for Midwest gardens. But those who grow the … It is also tolerant of humidity and has no known insect or disease problems. Perhaps best of all, it blooms for a long time, from early summer to autumn, especially if the entire …
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… in a winter dormancy and require bright light but very cool conditions with no water for up to two months. Overwatering will create soft brown patches on stems and foliage. Monitor … Isolate these plants before adding them to your collection. Pests to look out for include the following: Spider mites — Look for webbing in leaf axils, stippled foliage, and weak, … light fixture can be set as close to the plants as possible — a few inches above the plants is best. Keep the lights on for 14 to 16 hours a day. Start seeds for early spring annuals requiring …
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… Pedro Martinez Garden Chef Recipes Pedro Martinez is the chef at Café Central, in 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 … Garden Chef Recipes Pedro Martinez is the chef at Café Central, in Highland Park, a French-style bistro. Here, he offers a quiche that …
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… CEO | Gretchen E. Baker Seasoned cultural institution leader Gretchen E. Baker has been named the new President & CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She will step into the position when Jean M. Franczyk retires in March. “Plants have been braided into my entire career, from the Amazon to the landscape design studio to the dinosaur gallery. I’m excited to now devote my energies to … Seasoned cultural institution leader Gretchen E. Baker has been named the new President & CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden. She will step into the position when Jean …
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… Chef de Cuisine Chef Ramiro Velasquez has been working at Carlos, a fine dining restaurant in Highland Park for 17 years. A skilled chef in contemporary French cuisine, Ramiro participates in many charitable causes such as the James Beard Foundation, Share our Strength and Meals on Wheels. Ramiro received the top food … 1 cup red wine 1 cup red port ½ cup sugar 2 shallots, sliced thin butter salt and pepper to taste Leek and Fennel Confit Cut leek and fennel into roughly the same size. Cook in a little …
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… The Versatility of Vines There’s often a dilemma facing gardeners who work in small tight spaces. … you can’t plant a shrub in a two-foot-wide border, a vine scrambling up a trellis brings color to eye level. An obelisk placed in a slender bed creates a focal point and an interesting support … in partial shade will grow but produce fewer flowers. There are plenty of choices. Let’s get growing. Black-eyed Susan Annual Vines for Sunny Sites Moonflower Vine ( Ipomoea alba …
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