… Winter solstice is just around the corner—December 21 to be exact. On that day, we in the Midwest will have about … or a dusting of snow, the landscape becomes all the more magical. The angle of the sunlight is gentle, and on some days, especially after a snowfall, the sky becomes a brilliant, cloudless … striking shapes and forms of the trees and rocks. The apples and pears are long gone, but this is a good time to admire the unusual structure and form of espaliered fruit trees in the …
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… Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) is one of the most popular herbs grown today. It is not only a flavorful ingredient in Italian, Chinese, French, and Thai cuisine, but it is also a fragrant, ornamental plant for gardens and containers. Easy to grow and tasty to eat, …
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… it may seem as if the window of time when early annuals and veggies can be safely planted is very tiny indeed. But there are ways to ensure that our wild weather won't preclude an … flowers, or inspirational annuals without a greenhouse, elaborate props, or high stress. This is an adventurous learning experience for the family; a huge cost-saver; a wonderful way to grow … and the Lenhardt Library is stocked with catalogs and magazines. Take advantage of this on-site expertise. Seeds, Bulbs, Tubers – Read the Small Print Read before you buy. If some of those …
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… benefit from a light sanding to remove rust or splinters. Others may need replacing—and this is a good time to find them on sale. The Basics Just getting started? Invest in a few good … tool edges), and some coarse sandpaper, and you’re off to a great start. Trowel A trowel is a good tool for digging small holes, transplanting, removing weeds, and cultivating the soil. … against a flat edge. Ratchet pruners are basically anvil pruners, but the cutting action is done in stages. Ordinary scissors, used solely for gardening, may work well, too. Hoes A …
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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 … — don't like to be transplanted, so they should always be direct-sown. Peas Germination is not the only issue There's also the danger of late frosts that can nip at the foliage of … starts growing crops beginning early in the spring. Just remember that in Glencoe, the climate is a bit more moderate than farther away from Lake Michigan. Your own garden may not warm up as …
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… A favorite flavoring all over the world, pepper is used in a different way by each cuisine: Caribbean chefs flavor their dishes with habanero; in … enjoy piri piri; and the Brazilians use malagueta. (For the extremely local, no Chicago dog is complete unless it comes with sport peppers!) Use these top tips to ensure the best pepper harvest year after year in your garden, because every bite is worth savoring. Horticulturist favorites Every year brings new cultivars and favorites along …
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… Description: This medium-sized, fish-eating bird is often seen perched while searching for small fish, or heard giving a rattling call as it flies …
Type: Birding
… November 15, 2017: Potstickers Ages 10 – 14 ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. …
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… Ikebana is one of the traditional arts of Japan, and has been practiced for more than six hundred years. …
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… This is a small tree (23 feet high, 17 feet wide) that blooms in spring with panicles of red or …
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