… Bill Smith, National Park Service ranger for the Indiana Dunes National Park, shares information about local National Park Service locations and resources. Learn more about historic Chellberg Farm—from the garden to the livestock including steers, heifers, nanny goats and kids, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. Chellberg Farm is part of Indiana Dunes National Park . …
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… eastern North America. It is a small clumping plant with medium green arrow-head shaped leaves and bears showy pipe-shaped trumpet flowers that are white with red mottling and have dark burgundy throats. It grows to about a foot tall and wide. …
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… Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Pepper This new pepper has green- and white-striped sweet peppers that turn to chocolate and red when mature. The foliage on the plant is also variegated with yellow and green leaves. The small fruits are perfect for snacking, grilling or roasting whole. 2021 – …
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… Vibrant purple-and-white flowers appear above the mounded foliage from late summer into fall on this half-hardy perennial from the Pyrenees Mountains. Plant it in full sun and in locations near sidewalks, etc., where its mounded habit and flowers can be appreciated. Like other members of the mint family, it is a pollinator …
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… this species is grown for the large spoon shaped pale green leaves flushed with a pink overlay and borderd by a red edge. Red bell shaped flowers on stalks appear in fall and continue well into winter. Full sun and dryish soil conditions are preferred. A native of Mexico. …
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… the compact mass of yellow-green foliage in summer. 'Golden Moss' is a favorite of honeybees and other summer nectar/pollen feeding insects. Plant it in full sun and in average soils and water during periods of drought. This particular species comes from the Balkan Peninsula. …
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… Sunshine 'N Wine Spreading Pansy This is an excellent choice for spring gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. The plants show superior cold hardiness and performance. They easily spread to 24" or more while adding constant deep red and yellow color from early spring through May. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ …
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… the 18 inch sized plants from mid-summer well into fall on this annual adapted to sunny, hot and dry locations in containers and flower beds. The flowers are 20% larger than those of other cultivars. Zinnia flowers are great butterfly and honey bee attractants to the garden. …
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… new ways to prepare pistachios. Discover how to make vibrant green pistachio pasta, a rich and nutty pistachio quick bread, and indulgent Sicilian pistachio cream parfaits, layering creamy, nutty goodness into a sophisticated dessert. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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… Learn how to start and maintain your own herb garden. Many herbs that can be grown in northern Illinois will be featured, with information on how to grow and when to harvest. This horticulture-focused class includes selection, care, and maintenance of an herb garden. Sharon Yiesla, Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Services Classroom …
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