… are produced atop this tall, nonhardy perennial from July up to frost. Plant this salvia in full sun and water to establish the root system—thereafter, it will be drought tolerant. It provides a blue-flowered height component to containers and in the landscape. This is also a great annual for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, …
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… Welcome warm weather with a focus on spring herbs in a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes. Learn how to use parsley and mint in fattoush with fried halloumi, prepare Vietnamese summer rolls featuring basil and mint, and …
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… serving ideas. Enjoy them rolled into elegant appetizers, atop crispy potato latkes, nestled in warm croissants, or melted into grilled cheese sandwiches. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, …
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… New! Switching up your seafood meals is easy and delicious in this hands-on class. Learn to marinate, sear, plate, and create wine parings for scallops and calamari. Perfect for any dinner party, hosting occasion, or just a night in. These easy techniques help you comfortably cook seafood at home. Meg Dhamer, private chef …
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… it Gardenhenge. Here’s how he found it. I joined the Chicago Botanic Garden as photographer in August, and from my very first day, I was interested in finding what I like to call Gardenhenge. The idea comes from Chicagohenge, something I photographed many times while working in the city. It occurs when the sun rises and sets perfectly framed between buildings, with …
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… perennial that produces flower spikes with numerous dark purplish blue pea-like flowers in spring. Pollinators such as birds, bees and butterflies are attracted to these upright spikes that persist for about two weeks. Big Ben grows to about four feet in height and width and has grayish-green foliage. Although removing the flower spikes when they are spent will result in a neater, more rounded plant overall, the seed pods will be lost and these can be a beautiful …
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… if you look into the throat of the flower, there appears to be a nun with her head bowed in prayer. This lovely terrestrial orchid is a robust plant that blooms with clusters of four to … of about 30 species of Phaius that grow from East Africa to Australia, and it has naturalized in some areas of Florida. This impressive plant likes well-drained soil in bright shade. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
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… Native to Central America, this orchid grows to 1 foot in height. Its flowers are 5 inches across and bat-like, with the lip and column held apart from … red and a yellow throat. Several flower spikes with up to six blooms per spike can be produced in one season. It requires warm indoor temperatures and needs to be exposed to good light, high … actively growing. It should not be watered when dormant. Like all stanhopeas, it must be grown in a hanging basket with openings to accommodate the flower spikes that burrow through the …
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… Nothing is better than a daffodil-filled spring view. Bird Island in peak daffodil bloom. Antique Lace daffodil ( Narcissus 'Antique Lace') lights up the garden in spring. Long-lasting. Sturdy. Cold-tolerant. Fragrant. Sun-loving. Pest-free. Gorgeous in a vase. Despised by deer . No wonder daffodils are so beloved by Chicago area gardeners. Even …
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… A. When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some birds such … to check local ordinances before feeding birds on the ground; ground feeding may be prohibited in some municipalities because it attracts other unwanted animals. Regularly stocking your bird … of birds including cardinals, chickadees, and nuthatches. Suet cakes, especially popular in winter, are comprised of seed, nuts, and fat products. They are a high-energy food and very …
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