… eye on the thermometer at night. Plastic sheeting and upturned baskets are all good protection for unexpected inclement weather. …
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… corn oil Apply directly onto the surface of the urns and keep them in a cool, shady spot for about one month. Apply more until moss begins to grow. There are also many paints available …
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… freezing solid. If the water surface freezes, pour boiling water over the ice to create a hole for aeration. Although hardy lilies can withstand the cold, they will die if their tubers freeze, …
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… Q. What is the best way to save seeds? A. Open pollinated or heirloom varieties are best for saving. Seeds from hybrid varieties should not be collected because they will not come true …
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… plants produced no fruit, and the flowers on my pumpkin plants dropped off. Any suggestions for next year? A. If weather is unusually rainy or cold or bee activity is limited due to …
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… Join Jean M. Franczyk, president and CEO of the Garden, for a behind-the-scenes experience at the Farm on Ogden. Opened in 2018, this community-based …
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… What adults like is the stellar songwriting as well as the humor that’s sometimes just for them. Istvan plays his fun and clever tunes solo, with the help of his daughter Evie, or …
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… fall. “Blue anise sage is a favorite of mine, mainly because it’s a favorite nectar supply for hummingbirds and butterflies,” said Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist. Various cultivars …
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… an ash tree? And what exactly is this tiny insect doing to cause such a big problem? Join us for a no-nonsense look at the emerald ash borer. Using the Chicago Botanic Garden’s …
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… are painting a single botanical subject or a complex still life, pastel is a perfect medium for expressing the beauty of the subject. Your style can be either loose or detailed. You will …
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