… recipes will steal the show. Featured recipes include sweet, smoky grilled fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto and finished with a rich balsamic syrup; crisp, golden pastry sticks topped with nutty Gruyère, savory capocollo, and apricot jam; tender shrimp poached in pinot grigio; and refreshing watermelon and jalapeño skewers. Meg Dhamer, private chef and …
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… Q. What lawn chores are best done in the fall? A. Fall is the preferred season to tackle turf tasks. Grass will begin to grow quickly again in response to cooler nights, moderate days and increased rainfall. This is an indicator to fertilize if you have not yet done so. Broadcast an organic or slow-release 3-1-2 blend in September and again in early November. Late-season applications help grass retain good color …
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… until you have exposed 1 inch of the inner cream-colored stalk. Hang the crown upside down in a cool, dry room for one week until the exposed stalk has hardened. Before planting the stalk in a clay pot with good drainage, spread 1 inch of gravel in the bottom of the pot. Fill the pot with potting soil, leaving enough room to plant the stalk …
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… highlights: A judged show including 200 bonsai trees reflecting all types of bonsai styles in Nichols Hall –Over two dozen vendors selling bonsai trees, raw nursery stock, pots, tools, and supplies in the Searle and Runnells Courtyards & Burnstein Hall – Free demonstration from 1-4 pm on Saturday in Alsdorf Auditorium - Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect …
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… well-drained soil media that is watered a couple of times a week. It does not require changes in day length, temperature, or moisture to induce flowering, unlike most other orchids. It's close to ideal for windowsill culture in the home. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… and bulbs With hard frosts behind us, a variety of plants can safely be planted outdoors in June. Keep tabs on watering During the summer growing season, established plants need about 1 … be dislodged from plants by applying a strong stream of water. Mite activity often increases in hot, dry weather. Symptoms include stippled foliage that can be removed from the plant. … overexposure to afternoon sun. Site your indoor plants to align with their growing needs, i.e., don’t put a shade-loving tropical in full sun. Monitor water needs to help ensure soil is …
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… pole rising toward the sky. Atop it sits a hexagonal platform, built for a threatened species in Illinois. It was late April last year when a pair of ospreys were spotted on the platform nest for the first time since it was installed in 2016 , in partnership with the Friends of the Chicago River and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. It …
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… disfigure your tree or shrub. Using a sharp blade, cut a few more branches than you need just in case a few do not bloom as expected. Once inside, re-cut the branches 1 inch from the base, and then carefully split the cut end 1 to 4 inches up the stem. Place the stems in water immediately. Entire stems can also be totally submerged in water for several hours to replace moisture lost during winter. During the forcing period, …
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… What can I do now to care for my established roses? A. There are several things you can do in April to prepare your roses for a new growing season. Soil and mulch that were used for winter protection should be removed in April. Carefully remove the soil covering the base of the roses. This soil may be used in the vegetable garden or in other planting beds. Use a fine spray of water to remove the …
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… Light pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs can be done this month. Heavy pruning is best done in late winter or very early spring before buds break. Immediately prune back any branches … by plant roots. Continue to monitor for rodent or animal damage if this has been a problem in the past. Problems to look for include rubbings on tree trunks from young deer bucks and … fencing, or hardware cloth tacked around tree trunks works more effectively than repellents. In the event of heavy snows, remove snow loads from evergreen branches by gently sweeping snow …
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