… Sun sedge, known as the long-stolen sedge, is native to the United States, occurring in prairies and grasslands. This sedge produces a loose clump of stiff, green, narrow leaves on stems up to 20 inches tall. The plant grows from rhizomes and fibrous roots and can be useful as a ground cover or feed for livestock. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Native to forests in Europe, this plant develops into large populations. It is considered to be an Ancient Woodland Indicator species. Leaves are gathered in the wild for salad, soup, and sandwiches. The bulb and flowers are also edible. It is floriferous and …
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… New! Puerto Rican empanadas, also known as pastelillos, are flaky, delectable turnovers perfect for a handheld meal or snack. Practice each step of the process in this hands-on cooking class—from creating the dough, to crafting delicious fillings, to crimping and frying. Once you master the basics, you will love experimenting with different …
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… This bushy perennial with attractive gray-green foliage and spreading growth habit can reach up to 2 feet high with a spread equal to its height. It is perfect for edging, although it can be unruly. Six Hills Giant is a recommended cultivar. The lavender …
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… Delicate pink flower buds open to pure white flowers on short stalks above the white, spotted foliage. 'Sissinghurst White' is an ideal plant for shaded locations with moist soil and cool summer temperatures. Trim back the foliage in late summer to remove tattered leaves, and rejuvenate the contrast between the white spots on the green …
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… Floribunda Rose Brick red double flowers cover this spreading shrub rose from mid-June to mid-October with a slight fragrance of old rose. The glossy evergreen leaves have a good tolerance for foliar diseases (black spot, powdery mildew). This cultivar maintains the spreading growth habit and rarely needs pruning to control height. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… She currently serves on the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago and as a cello coach for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Cellist Lavie Huang (15) is a Merit Scholarship Fellow … Orchestra, winning the Chicago Chamber Music Festival Concerto Competition. In addition to solo performance, Lavie enjoys playing chamber and orchestra music through MIC Academy, New … Music Competition. Outside of her musical pursuits, Eliana is passionate about giving back to the community. She volunteers weekly, teaching violin to refugee children, and shares her …
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… with snow and early morning light presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels. The Schools CEUs= 4 hours, FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified …
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… are featured in summer into early fall on this hardy perennial. This genus has a reputation for escaping cultivation and invading natural areas and should be grown in a container and deadheaded to prevent the rhizomes and seeds from spreading. …
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… shrub. Grow in full sun, well drained soils and provide iron chelate in high pH soils to correct for micronutrient deficiencies. The bright red flowers attract a number of different pollinators. …
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