… The moss ornament is almost complete with charcoal, soil, moss, and reindeer! Seal the moss in a closed terrarium ornament. The moss can live inside this globe indefinitely. The moss just … that splits into two halves (available at craft stores) Live moss that you find growing in a shady place in your yard (or you can buy it from a garden store that sells terrarium supplies) Activated charcoal (sold in garden and …
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… Titan Arum—FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) In 1878, an Italian botanist named Odoardo Beccari “discovered” the titan arum in the dense equatorial rainforests of the island of Sumatra. Although the tubers that he sent to … Titan arum leaves can grow 8 to 15 feet tall. Q. Did the Garden grow these plants from seed or buy the corms? Where did the Garden get them? A. The Garden's titan arums came from a variety of …
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… lithophytes) and the resulting puzzle of how best to cultivate them. I first got interested in orchids in the 1970s, both from seeing some in the greenhouses at the University of Michigan, and also … to modern DNA technology being used to revise their nomenclature. Just figuring out where to buy plants was an adventure, as most of the orchid nurseries I knew were long gone. Slc. …
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… The holidays will soon be upon us. When it comes to the gardeners in your life, there are plenty of gift-giving ideas. An avid gardener can never have too many … the new Fresh from the Garden: An Organic Guide to Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs in Cold Climates, by John Whitman (University of Minnesota Press). How about a magazine … off. Most gardeners could use a spare watering can, too. Wind Chimes Give the gift of sound in the garden with a set of wind chimes. With each breeze, chimes provide tinkling bell-like …
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… At Windy City Harvest Youth Farm, our young workers are exposed to nutrition in ways that relate directly to their work. As the season progresses, new crops are harvested and … they have never eaten or seen before. They also are surprised at the nutritional benefits in some of these vegetables. Here are three vegetables we are harvesting at Windy City Harvest … It was the first time my mom cooked with scallions. We liked them so much that we went to buy more from the store. We had never had them before.” Shekinah Price Windy City Harvest Youth …
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… It’s official, sunshine lovers! While October in the Chicago area is usually one of the most pleasant seasons of the year, in recent years, bright sunshiny days, and warm weather has prevailed and with some exceptions, … allowing for the full-body structure they are going to assume. An alternative would be to buy transplants and pop them in wherever you want them. Leaves from transplants can be harvested …
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… crop can be harvested after the first frost, and sometimes even as late as December. In fact, frost makes kale taste sweeter! Looks Good & Good for You Kale, the cabbage without a … From obscurity to obsession: kale’s gone from hard-to-find to not only a must-have in gardens, but also on menus. This powerhouse plant should be part of our go-to medicine cabinet … they grow, allowing for the full-body structure they are going to assume. An alternative is to buy transplants and pop them in wherever you want them. Leaves from transplants can be harvested …
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… some fresh, open mushrooms, paper, and a bowl. You can use mushrooms found growing outside or buy them from the market. When selecting mushrooms for spore prints, look for these things: The … were placed on black paper. They will be covered with a bowl and then left overnight. In the morning, carefully lift your bowl and the individual mushrooms and see what you get. If … gills are not as straight and rigid as portobello gills, so you’ll get less gill definition in the print and a more wavy, swirling print. If your mushrooms are too wet, or are starting to …
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… and scientists around the world. It is no surprise that orchids have a special place in our homes and hearts. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, we celebrate the world of orchids with our annual Orchid Show. We work to conserve native orchids. Our research team is involved in studying and preserving the endangered ghost orchid. We also have orchids on display throughout the year. Members and visitors often glimpse orchids in our Tropical Greenhouse, like the whimsical clamshell orchid. You do not need your own …
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… With spring’s arrival, one can’t help but daydream about greener pastures, or in my case, lawns. Now is the time for spring lawn maintenance. The main purpose of spring lawn … are a number of things you can do to ensure that your lawn gets off to a good start in the spring. Listed below are some things to do in April and May. Spring Lawn Tips 1. Rake Rake … are some very important features to consider when you travel to your local garden center to buy your fertilizer. Knowing the square footage of lawn that you have on your property will …
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