… Ever been to Norway in the winter? It is bone-chilling cold and dark...and everyone is outside, even when temperatures are below zero. Norwegians call that optimistic outlook … winter mindset plays out. #friluftsliv Instagram Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), is all about enjoying nature and the outdoors, no matter the weather. We think it’s time to be …
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… others often include a black-eyed pea dish on their New Year’s Day tables. The recipe below is from chef Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel of Majani Catering, a vegetarian cuisine catering company based on the south side of Chicago. Majani Catering is rooted in the plant-based cuisine of the African diaspora. Garlicky Black-Eyed Pea Fritters … the ingredients together. Scrape down the sides and let the processor run until the batter is smooth in consistency. Add olive oil as needed to thin out the mixture to a thick batter. If …
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… a year ago and was just waiting for the perfect moment to use it,” Wendy shared. “Its story is so fascinating as it helps preserve the languages and cultural heritage of South Asia. It’s … with the orchid designs inspired by traditional Indian block printing.” The font Wendy chose is from The Typecraft Initiative, a nonprofit organization founded by Ishan Khosla in 2012. … typefaces inspired by India’s rich traditions in tribal art and handmade crafts. Each typeface is not only a piece of art but also a livelihood for the craftspeople involved in its creation. …
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… year, they will be ready to harvest in October. The most obvious way to determine if a pumpkin is ripe is when it loses its green color and turns a solid-orange color (with the exception of non-orange … on the variety grown. Harvest non-orange pumpkins whenthey are a consistent color and the rind is hard. The perfect time to do this is when the vines cease growing and turn limp, usually after …
Type: Plant Info
… Sunny Morning false indigo is a Chicagoland Grows selection. Chicagoland Grows is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum, and the … on gray-tinted stems nicely displayed above the medium- to dark-green foliage . Sunny Morning is part of the Prairieblues False Indigo Series. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… freedom from pests and diseases, and their large and showy flowers. Dahlia 'September Morn' is a delightful combination of rose color in the center shading to orange, pink, and yellow on the longer petals. Flower size ranges from 4 to 6 inches across, and the shape is classified by the American Dahlia Society as formal decorative. Great in arrangements. Plant … buds don't start to open until after the longest day of summer has passed. September Morn is among the earliest to begin flowering every year. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ginkgo biloba 'Tubifolia' is a unique cultivar of Ginkgo whose small leaves are curled, some tightly enough to resemble small trumpets or tubes. The fall color is the traditional golden yellow on a broadly spreading small tree or large shrub that 'drops' … once in Fall. Resistant to most insects, diseases, air pollution and restricted root runs, it is an ideal tree for urban landscapes. It prefers climates with hot summers and cool to cold …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Florida, by hybridizing Calanthe 'Rozel' with Phaius tankervilleae . The resulting hybrid is a compact plant that features multiple flower spikes, producing a total of up to 25 flowers at … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … -- though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This is a rare sight diving on the lakes. …
Type: Birding
… This is a wilt-resistant variety with a gardenia-like fragrance. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
