… New! Open up to onions at this lunchtime demonstration cooking class featuring seasonal vegetables with notes for harvesting or selecting at the store, preparation tips, and basic cooking methods. Learn to celebrate bright colors, unique textures, and fresh tastes. Onions are among the most powerful …
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… in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? A. Tomato transplants are extremely sensitive to weather and moisture. They will often drop their blossoms if temperatures drop below 55 degrees, if there are too many heavy rains or if there are frequent dry winds. Try to resist planting tomato plants in your garden too early. The Garden recommends setting … eye on the thermometer at night. Plastic sheeting and upturned baskets are all good protection for unexpected inclement weather. …
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… Q. I am interested in cultivating moss on the sides of some of my stone garden urns to give them a natural, aged look. How do I do this? A. Since moss thrives in a shady, moist … 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 that can lend an “antiqued” look. …
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… the pond from 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, so it is a good idea to monitor your pond constantly during extremely cold weather. …
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… Dean Tonenna will share some of the traditional botanical knowledge that has been passed on to him through his tribe, the Kootzatukadu, Native Americans who live in the Sierra Nevada … Nevada Mountains and have managed and relied upon Sierran and Great Basin plant resources for millennia. While times have changed, the Kootzatukadu continue to utilize natural resources in a traditional manner. …
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… will learn the “heightened drawing” technique as you draw on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Explore techniques to create the textures of natural objects and wildlife. Gain techniques for representing clouds, water, and foliage, and create vibrant landscapes. Beginners and …
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… early fall until a secondary bloom extends the show later into the fall. It is a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds attracted to its honey scented blooms. Minimal water is needed once established. Dead-heading as needed will keep the plant looking fresh. Cutting back down to a foot in the fall will encourage fresh foliage the following spring. …
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… late summer and into fall. The 3 inch flower heads have deep purple petals that have tend to slightly lighter colors towards the center. The petals have slightly rolled edges and appear velvety, held on long dark green stems that make it an excellent choice for cutting. Pollinating insects and hummingbirds love the flowers. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area and need to be lifted and stored through winter. Plant in spring when danger of frost is past and stake …
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… Africa. At maturity, the pods are blown about by the wind and, after a period of time, begin to disintegrate, releasing the seeds. Plant this perennial (after soils have warmed in early summer) in full sun and average soil, and avoid pesticides to protect the Monarch butterfly larvae that may be feeding on the leaves. The pods are a great conversation topic in the garden and can also be harvested and dried for indoor arrangements. All parts of the plant are poisonous. …
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… This elegant bonsai specimen of the willow leafed fig has been in training for decades and is an integral part of the Garden's nationally recognized bonsai collection. … and in Japan are handed down within the family. Willow leafed figs are native to Africa from the southern end of the continent extending up into the central regions. Not exceptionally large at maturity they nevertheless are integral to a complex biodiversity in their native ranges where they are pollinated by exceptionally small …
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