… fine, needle-shaped, silver-gray foliage makes it effective both as a contrast plant and for use in silver or white "moon gardens." There is even a white-flowering cultivar, Lavandula … a bouquet, bundle eight to 10 stems together and hang the bunches upside down in a cool, dark place. There are many species of lavender, from L. angustifolia , the common lavender that reputedly has the best oils in the industry, to the tender lavenders, L. dentata (French lavender) and L. …
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… Epic Tomatoes for the Midwest Craig LeHoullier Sunday, February 28, 2016 2 – 3 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Register … Tomato expert and author of the recently published Epic Tomatoes: How to Select & Grow the Best Varieties of All Time, Craig LeHoullier shares his top growing recommendations and tips for varieties for midwestern gardeners. Epic Tomatoes is the culmination of decades of …
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… Q: Are there homegrown plant materials besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from … the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs for holiday decorations. However, not every home landscape contains conifers that can be pruned for this purpose. Fortunately, a range of home landscape plants provide material that can be used …
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… Herbs are grown for many reasons — medicine, cooking, aromatherapy, garden beauty, or tea making. Teas made from the following plants can be drunk for medicinal purposes or just for their good taste. Cowslip ( Primula veris ) A lovely little spring plant usually admired for …
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… mulches as a soil amendment. We will go over the benefits of mulch, different types of mulches for various garden situations, sources for mulches, and methods for producing your own high-quality mulch. Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … the federal, state, and local levels, as well as municipal and community leaders, to develop place-based adaptation strategies. Derby Lewis is co-chair of the Chicago Wilderness Climate … the federal, state, and local levels, as well as municipal and community leaders, to develop place-based adaptation strategies. Derby Lewis is co-chair of the Chicago Wilderness Climate …
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… Q: Are there homegrown plant materials besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? A: Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants … the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs for holiday decorations. However, not every home landscape contains conifers that can be pruned for this purpose. Fortunately, a range of home landscape plants provide material that can be used …
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… at University of Illinois at Chicago, we provide plant material left over from cleaning seeds for our seed bank, which is then screened for various medicinal compounds at UIC. In 2014, we provided dried plant material from 350 …
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… Are you looking for an easy way to help the planet? Consider composting your food waste. Composting with worms, … into small pieces; do not include citrus peels, onions, garlic, or hot peppers Directions Place half of the shredded paper and cardboard into the bucket of water and allow it to soak for 10 minutes. While the paper is soaking, place a 1-inch layer of dry paper bedding on the bottom of the container. This will provide air …
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… Planting for the Future in a Changing Climate Presented by Bartlett Tree Experts and the Chicago Botanic … integration of native species and native landscapes, and sustainable storm-water management best practices. She has led small-scale ecological restoration and scenic corridor planning … integration of native species and native landscapes, and sustainable storm-water management best practices. She has led small-scale ecological restoration and scenic corridor planning …
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