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  • … Welcome warm weather with a focus on spring herbs in a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes. Learn how to use parsley and mint in …
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  • … Watch weather conditions for an appropriate window of time to spray fruit trees or large deciduous trees with dormant oil. … Fahrenheit with no chance of freezing or rain within the following 24 hours. Avoid spraying on a windy day. Certain trees have a phototoxicity to dormant oil and should not be sprayed. A … not resume until after the first frost, or around November 1. Prune fruit trees in early March on a dry day before buds swell. As with all pruning chores, sterilize pruning tools with a 10 …
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  • … Make a Wave Artist and is currently enjoying being artist-in-residence at the Raue Center for the Performing Arts in Illinois. Lynne is presently working on two new recordings: one of original material and one of classic blues tunes from the 20s and …
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  • … in the border or under trees and shrubs, or interplanted in ground covers. The bulbs are good for naturalizing. The grass-like foliage will die back by late spring. An added bonus is the ease … joy after a long winter. Plus, seeing how happy the bees are to discover these lovely flowers on a cold day is all the more reason to love them!” —Jill Selinger, manager, adult education The …
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  • … When Charles Darwin observed this species on his voyage he predicted an unknown moth with a proboscis 1.5' long would be found to be the … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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  • … gray-green leaves adorn blue wild indigo. Handsome indigo-blue, pea-like flowers are borne on 12-inch flower stalks in late spring. The showy spikes are followed by ornamental, … this rounded, herbaceous perennial. Baptisia australis was named Perennial Plant of the Year for 2010 by the Perennial Plant Association. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as …
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  • … to the lower light levels, humidity and temperatures found in Chicago area homes; growing well on windowsills or under grow lights. This native of the Phillipines was first described in 1860 … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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  • … with a darker orange border surrounding the bright yellow lip. Reverse side of the petals take on a purplish tinge. Grow indoors in winter in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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  • … a dozen 4-inch flowers bloom in a blend of orange, yellow, red, and coral with brownish spots on the Pedro Bonetti vanda orchid (X Ascocenda Pedro Bonetti). The upright pseudobulb is canelike … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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  • … Brunch Special Brunch Occasions Reserve your spot for a sumptuous celebration at the Garden Easter Brunch April 5, 2026 Learn more Mother's Day … Special Brunch Occasions Reserve your spot for a sumptuous celebration at the Garden Easter Brunch April 5, 2026 Learn more Mother's Day …
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