… three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of your farm site with dimensions. Melanie …
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… all members of the genus Narcissus . Learn how you can incorporate these into your landscape for a fall planting that will bring life to your spring garden. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Jill Selinger, manager, adult …
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… This fall, take a walk in the Garden and learn to identify birds in their sometimes-confusing fall plumage. Earlier bird walks will highlight … and flycatchers, while later ones will feature ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. Alan Anderson, Chicago …
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… 3-foot masses of large bold textured, deeply cut, deep green leaves. This is an ideal plant for moist, shady locations in the garden or those areas that receive supplemental irrigation … during dry periods. It is relatively pest- and disease-free but does not respond well to dry-ish soils. …
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… with dark red petals in the center in cooler weather conditions. Plant this lily in full to partial shaded locations and in moderately rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, and protect from rabbits and deer. This lightly fragrant cultivar is suitable for use as a cut flower or in the landscape. …
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… create your own with plants that can tolerate the varying spring temperatures and a full-sun to partial-shade location. Pansies, forced bulbs, and other spring treasures may be used. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Bring gloves if desired. Chester Jankowski, …
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… history, learn specific identification characteristics, and discover how they have evolved to rapidly grow, flower, and fruit. We will explore and reference herbarium sheets. Class will start inside and then move outdoors for a woodland walk, weather permitting. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor …
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… Spend the evening learning about warm-season vegetables and herbs to grow in your summer garden. We will touch on soil amendments, hybrid and heirloom crop … and disease control, and effective harvesting procedures. A Garden walk is included. Dress for the weather. Riley Finnegan, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Fruit & Vegetable Garden …
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… your dishes with a pop of briny caviar. Discover unique flavor combinations by adding caviar to baked potatoes, cold avocado soup, and deviled eggs. Take caviar out of fancy restaurants and into your kitchen in these scrumptious recipes that will have you clamoring for more. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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… New! Discover the world of natural ink and create beautiful pigments to take home. You will learn a variety of ink-making techniques that can be used for painting and drawing projects. Inks will be made using walnut husks, indigo, ash pigment, and …
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