… February is too early to start gardening outside, but herbs may be started indoors during the winter. Sow seeds of annual herbs, such as basil, cilantro, dill, and parsley. One seed packet goes a long way—sow only a few seeds at a time indoors and save the rest for planting in the garden later … half the size of other basils. All are easy to start from seed. Parsley The leaves have the best flavor when used fresh. Curly and flat-leaf parsley; are easy to grow from seed. Once the …
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… During long stretches of hot days with no rain, it’s tricky to figure out how and what to water. Our experts have some watering tips for your summer garden … barrel (see sidebar below), a soaker hose, or rainfall courtesy of Mother Nature. Of course the weather creates exceptions to the rule. The regular rule is 1 inch of water when daytime … deep watering helps develop strong roots, anchoring plants in the soil. Water plants all the way out to the drip line to ensure that the entire root zone gets a drink. Water plants in the …
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… In the Victorian-era language of flowers, a bunch of violets meant faithfulness. In the language of … that you really don't have enough sun for grass, especially Kentucky bluegrass, to be at its best. Violets, too, congregate in shade, especially in moist soil; they are native to American … crabgrass, an annual that sprouts from seed each summer. To identify weeds and learn the best way to fight each of them — including appropriate herbicides if applicable — bring samples into …
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… New! The quality of our breath affects the way we feel as well as the relationship between the body and the mind. Using the tools of … and concentration, we work through the body’s conscious and subconscious layers of resistance to release its deeply held tensions. When tension is released and we are fully present, the …
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… Using flash can lighten and brighten the subject, but using it incorrectly can distort the image or cause the dreaded red-eye. Learn where, when, and how to use flash, both indoors and outdoors. Bring your external built or built-in flash. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. The School’s CEUS=9 hours FPC …
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… Halloween Hub I’m not scared. Are you? It's a perfect time to share our collection of wonderful, weird, and wicked ways to get into all things creepy. Happy Halloween! Mmmmm, smells like rotting meat . New Features … & More Creepy, Creative, Crafty Apple Cobbler Ginger Pumpkin Muffuns Pumpkin Bisque Select the Perfect Pumpkin Tips for Your Fall Container Gardens Mysterious Creatures Echoes of a …
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… In School Programs Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose … Enrich your curriculum and have the Chicago Botanic Garden come to you! Choose from a variety of programs that feature plant topics appropriate for specific … explain how the became a scientist, share their research, and answer questions about careers in science? Our innovative researchers specialize in topics ranging from soil science to …
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… suggestions for plants that can be used in a fall container? A. September is a perfect time to plant a beautiful fall container when many annual plants are beginning to decline because of … grasses are nice additions to fall containers, adding texture and structure. The dried blooms and foliage look lovely in an end-of-season container after the plant … and loves cooler temperatures. Stock, Sweet Alyssum, and dianthus are fragrant plants and are best used in containers near entrances where their aroma can best be appreciated. Autumn color …
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… “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ―Chinese proverb Warm, sunny days and cool nights have ushered in autumn. Before you put away the shovel and gloves, there’s still time to plant trees. Many …
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… Pollinators Living in Urban Gardens Program Hummingbird clearwing on ironweed ( Vernonia ) in the Garden’s Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden. Photo by Nick Dorian. The Chicago Botanic Garden is developing clear, science-backed guidance to make it easy to support pollinators. Declines in pollinators like bumblebees and butterflies … building demonstration gardens, interactive tools, and educational programs, PLUG will share best practices and plant recommendations that meet community needs. The program will inspire …
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