… The creeping vine, Clematis ‘Rooguchi, grows to a maximum height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate water conditions. In the summer and early fall it produces lavender and purple flowers that give way to brown fruit. It is best as a specimen in a border. …
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… My 2-year-old son is a little too young to carve or paint his own pumpkin this year, so creating a “pump-cano” was … for him. This is an entertaining and simple activity for children of all ages and a great way to extend Halloween celebrations during the first week of November with leftover …
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… Looking for fun projects to do indoors? Here’s one with a great return: start seeds. It’s easy to do, whether you want to … sure the medium is porous enough to drain very well and allow the delicate roots to find their way between its particles. Potting mix is generally too dense; it's better to buy a sterile … die, check often to keep the mix evenly moist but never sopping (bottom-watering often works best). A few weeks after starting, give the seedlings one application of a very weak solution of …
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… of tens of thousands of native and ornamental plants, extend gardens into the water in a way never seen before at a botanic garden. An array of aquatic and semiaquatic plants that range from native grasses to sedges help prevent erosion on the miles of Chicago Botanic Garden shoreline. Lotuses and … of tens of thousands of native and ornamental plants, extend gardens into the water in a way never seen before at a botanic garden. An array of aquatic and semiaquatic plants that range …
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… We are using emerging analytical tools to incorporate understanding of plant evolutionary history into studies of prairie community … prairies—how broadly from across the "Tree of Life" their constituent species are drawn—is an effective indicator of environmental conditions, community change, and management history in remnant prairies. Restored prairies that we have analyzed to date have significantly lower phylogenetic diversity than these remnant prairies, whih serve …
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… This workshop is for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow vegetables in the winter. Whether you are growing in-ground or in raised beds, what are …
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… appreciating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving securities that have increased in value is a smart and effective way to support our mission while potentially reducing your tax liability. Benefits of giving …
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… Tomato-Growing Information Tomato support: staking, trellising, caging In July, tomatoes seem to take on a whole new attitude. At the beginning of the season they are polite. They grow at a … diseases. Keeping it off the ground also reduces exposure to soil-borne pathogens. What's the best support for tomatoes? Pretty much anything. Stakes There are a variety of commercial stakes, … of education and community programs notes, "In my garden, which doesn’t have as much sun as is ideal, my tomatoes need to stretch to reach the sun, and have grown easily to 14 feet." As …
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… Here’s a quick, creative way to let mom or a special someone know that you care—make a kindness stone, just because. You may … will enjoy a chance to express themselves with this easy craft. Supplies: Rocks—fist size is a good place to start *Paint Permanent marker Newspaper or work surface *Any paint will …
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… across multiple locations, forming a temporary sculpture trail where the public is able to discover and interact with the poetry, in a physical form.” About the artist: Luke Jerram’s … not to disturb the collards or sugar snap peas. I smile at the green tomatoes remembering the best fried green tomato sandwiches you made on Saturday mornings. I float with glee past the rows … gadget and I run through soft mushy grass - I smell its sweetness and chase grasshoppers on my way. You promised slices of watermelon on the back porch after we’re done. I giggle in broad …
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