… to grow where one can't reach her. – Elizabeth Gordon Nymphaea is the beautifully named genus for about half of all waterlily species. (The Nymphaeaceae family totals eight genera and about … along the Water's Edge Complete List of Waterlily Species Information From the Experts Fish for Backyard Pond Keeping Ponds from Freezing Overwintering Water Lilies Picture-Perfect … Tropical or Hardy Tropical waterlilies are often unique and colorful, but are too tender for our Zone 5 winters, while "hardy" refers to waterlilies that can survive our winters. …
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… Preserves of Cook County, the Garden has created this beautiful and accessible trail. Look for interpretive signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions of the Garden's … Preserves of Cook County, the Garden has created this beautiful and accessible trail. Look for interpretive signs describing the moraine, wetland, and woodland regions of the Garden's …
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… Sustainability is a key benefit of partnership and provides an informal, collaborative forum for companies committed to bringing cutting-edge sustainability issues and ideas to their … Sustainability is a key benefit of partnership and provides an informal, collaborative forum for companies committed to bringing cutting-edge sustainability issues and ideas to their …
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… a paper grocery bag or use newspaper to spread out on a table. This creates a clear work space for your child and makes clean up a breeze. 2. Grab a small pail to make the mud in. Let your … mud into the liners. 5. Decorate the top of the "cupcake" with herbs, leaves, beans, etc. 6. Place it in a sunny spot to dry. Parent Tip: Remember to have some damp towels or wipes nearby for messy hands. Mud Kitchen Give up one area of your yard to be that mud kitchen area. We know …
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… ‘Tis the season for the harvest bounty at Windy City Harvest! Our staff and program participants are busy … restaurants. Many of these chefs, including Cleetus Friedman, executive chef and creative chef for Caffé Baci; and John des Rosiers, chef/proprietor of Inovasi, Wisma, and The Otherdoor, have … per side. Dice the grilled bread into croutons, and julienne the kale into bite-size pieces. Place the mixture in a large bowl. To make the dressing, combine the minced garlic with the lemon …
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… Intermediate Digital Photography Lightroom 1 Photoshop 1 (proficiency tests available for intermediate students) Required Courses: Creative Fine Art Digital Photography Textures & … Intermediate Digital Photography Lightroom 1 Photoshop 1 (proficiency tests available for intermediate students) Required Courses: Creative Fine Art Digital Photography Textures & …
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… from three medium-sized tomatoes, sitting by the window on the back porch, waiting to ferment. Place the bowl in a warm location such as a sunny window. It is going to smell bad, so don’t put … and other fruit ripening in your kitchen, because it can attract fruit flies. Leave it there for three to five days, depending on the conditions. Natural “beasties” in the air (yeast) will … don’t look right. They are not viable. Let the seeds air dry on the wax paper in a protected place for about a week. Store the completely dried seeds in an envelope until you are ready to …
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… Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. To register for the Holiday Tree class at the same time, call (847) 835-6874. Bim Willow, furniture maker and …
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… New! Enjoy an evening of tasty Italian bites to serve as inspiration for a fall or winter get-together in this hands-on cooking class. Learn techniques to create the …
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… day-neutral varieties. Fee includes 25 plants to start your own strawberry patch. Please dress for the weather. Gardening gloves are recommended. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein …
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