… fish. Several municipalities have banned the use of phosphorus-containing fertilizers for turf or lawn areas. These laws are designed to protect local water quality in lakes, streams, … a ban are required to alert customers about the prohibition of phosphorus in fertilizers for lawn and turf by posting a sign where fertilizers are sold. …
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… beauty of homemade ones. They’re surprisingly easy to make. There are a variety of methods for creating your own, but here’s our favorite: First, find some “card stock,” also known as “a … will fit into a standard 4 3/8-inch envelope; type “card size” in your computer search engine for many alternative sizes.) You’ll also need some soy-based inkpads or paint. OK, ready to … Hanukkah menorahs, and Kwanzaa kinaras are trickier, but if you’re especially dexterous, go for it! Of course, if you are carving a potato with young children, keep the knife safely away …
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… Luminarias at the Garden Luminaria Pop-up Display: Coming Soon Leave the world behind for a shimmering display of luminarias—in the quiet of evening at the Garden. More than 3,000 … minutes of their ticketed time. Sign up now for email updates on this event and other Garden news. Check the website and social media for any weather updates. Refunds will be issued in the event of a cancellation due to weather. Visit our Luminaria FAQ’s for information on this event. … Luminaria Pop-up Display: Coming Soon …
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… titanum ), “Spike,” to the Semitropical Greenhouse. Now we are all watching and waiting for Spike to bloom—a dream of the Chicago Botanic Garden for 12 years! Finally, in the next ten days or so, we’ll see the fruit of our labor in all of its … the spadix will emerge out of the top of the bud and continue to grow taller, until it’s time for the bloom. For a single day, the spathe will unwrap and open to a dark, velvety red “bloom,” …
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Q. Are there any vegetables I can plant in September that can be harvested in fall? A. If you would like to plant vegetable seeds in September, you can safely try lettuces, radishes or spinach. If you choose to plant vegetable transplants, you might try cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi or …
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… daffodils.” You don’t need to come across 10,000 or more daffodils to bring good cheer. Look for them on a walk in unexpected places—along a road, for instance, or in an alley. Even just a few of the blooms in a vase will bring nature and …
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… will teach you how to make and preserve a zesty orange-ginger cranberry sauce that is perfect for your holiday feast or edible gifting using seasonal Wisconsin cranberries. The class will also cover water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation, including safety, dos and don’ts, and equipment …
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… green tomatoes and can them. Participants will learn all aspects of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation, including safety, dos and don’ts, and equipment needs. Then, just for fun, we will cook up some fried green tomatoes and enjoy them on the spot. Emily Paster, …
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… Come visit the Nature Play Garden to roll down the hills, splash in the runnel, and hide in the log tunnels. Join us for facilitated multi-sensory activities and exploration. Children and caregivers can engage in … books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! For details and to sign up, visit the Lenhardt Library in the Regenstein Center. Children of all ages are welcome to …
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… and environmental stewardship as mentally and physically restorative practices essential for healthy living. While our summer field trips reveal the role of urban agriculture in building … film, Gang Violence: Impact on Families and Community . She noticed the positive impact a safe space like a community garden can have on the neighborhood. “I feel like once you have a … can come in and reserve a space to plant their own foods and produce,” said Guzmán. Paying a visit to a handful of community gardens, Hernandez, Guzmán, and their group were motivated to …
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