… of the fruits they’ve eaten. Weed ruthlessly in spring and early summer, rather than waiting for weeds to grow—they’ll be easier to remove, less likely to have spread, and won’t use up the … any garden bed—or even farm field. Get familiar with bindweed’s arrow-shaped leaf and search for the first tendrils at ground level while weeding. If the weed is already established, pull … manager recommends this trick if you’ve spotted an established vine: set up wooden stakes for it to cling to (rather than other plants); then remove the plant stake. #2: Buckthorn …
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… to look and behave the way they do. Use biomimicry concepts to create engineering challenges for students to solve human problems. CPDUs: 18, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; additional fee) …
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… bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Dress for the weather. Bridget Kiernan, birder and assistant horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… snow and shadow presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels to capture inspiring images on both land and water. A map will be …
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… New! Make an adorable 6-inch bunny who is all dressed up for trick or treating—in your choice of a pumpkin or candy corn costume. Learn the basics of …
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… A one-of-a-kind orchid Photo by Ecuagenera.com While many genera in the orchid family have hundreds, or even thousands of species, the genus Frondaria (Latin for “a crown of leaves”) has just one—and you’d have to travel to the mountainous forests of the …
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… Fertilize lawns for a final time early this month with a slow-release organic product high in nitrogen. Chicago …
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… Mow grass for the last time and cut the grass quite short. This helps prevent winter injury and reduces …
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… Evening Glow mirror bush that is named for the its shiny green leaves that are highly variegated with patches of yellow, orange, red and …
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… toothy leaves five to ten inches across. Small white flowers are not the real attraction for these bromeliad cultivars - it is their brightly variegated leaves in contrasting colors. …
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