… saying, “Take only memories and leave only footprints.” What exactly does that mean and why is it important? A: Summer is a great time to travel! When we travel and spend time in nature, we start to notice all the wonderful local … threat, as the emerald ash borer has been introduced to areas in this way, so make sure to buy firewood locally and do not to bring it home. Not only should we keep everything where it is, …
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… Green Mist amsonia is a cultivar selection of the native Arkansas amsonia noted for its deep green foliage. Its blue … clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. Archived …
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… being served. Hear firsthand from Windy City Harvest Youth Farm students about how produce is planted, cultivated, and harvested. Proceeds from the dinner support the Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program, offering students the opportunity to learn all aspects of organic farming. Vegetarian and dietary restrictions can be accommodated … to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via email once your order is received. Tickets …
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… Test type page Styles Styles to add or edit Divs, blocks & layouts Images Old test type Lists & tables buttons buttons found … 2 – May 7 or May 14 – June 25 no class June 4 Thursdays: April 3 – May 8 or May 15 – June 26 no class June 5 8 – 9 a.m. Music Event builds events for calendar Morning Builds … added using both tool options are shown below: This image has been added via this tool This is a caption that has been added in the caption field when adding an image via the ckeditor tool …
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… June 1, 10:30 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium $12 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Buy Tickets Now What do an astronaut, a garden, a zoo, and a planetarium all have in common? Join …
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… days grow longer in early spring, gardeners get itchy. And for vegetable gardeners, late March is not too soon to get started. But you can't plant just anything Only a few crops, mainly greens and root … moderate than farther away from Lake Michigan. Your own garden may not warm up as fast. The best way to know when to start sowing is to get a soil thermometer (less than $5) and make sure …
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… Fall Photo Tour Photo tips Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .85 miles Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 20 min. Stop 1: Photo … of native foliage and arborvitae. Stop 4: Photo Tip: Fall-Sensory Garden The wooded path is dappled with romantic filtered light. Consider how fallen leaves mirror the color scheme, top … button. Stop 5: Photo Tip: Fall-Evening Island Moving grass can be the photographer's best friend or worst enemy. Embrace its free-flowing nature. Use wind to practice your …
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… 'Blue Ice' is an Amsonia cultivar known for its compact habit and darker blue flowers. Its popularity has grown steadily since its introduction. Shorter than most Amsonia , it is less prone to flopping than many of its siblings; the willow-like foliage remains attractive after … for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. The genus was named for Dr. Charles Amson, an 18th century American colonist. Archived …
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… I love coming home to my quiet, tree-lined Chicago neighborhood, but one thing I miss about urban living is ample … stairs. Growing an herb container doesn’t require a whole lot of space, luckily. To find the best inspiration, I turned to Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist for the Regenstein Fruit & … calls for two types of potatoes, and four or five different herbs. If you go to the store and buy these ingredients, it could cost eight bucks apiece. To grow scallions, dill, basil, and …
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… I don’t have to look outside to know that it has been raining lately. My phone has been ringing off the hook … lepiota, was the mushroom du jour. Three of the cases involved this toxic mushroom that is commonly found in yards after summer rains. It looks lovely, and it usually won’t kill you, … lawn mower’s mushroom, is also nonedible. (Photo with permission Michael Kuo, mushroomexpert.com .) Not all mushrooms growing in lawns are toxic. But the only way to tell is to know what …
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