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  • … Remember these essentials: 1. Tomatoes need root development. Here are two ways to plant for maximum root development: either dig a “trench” for each tomato plant, laying it on its side … wire cages for determinate (18- to 24-inch) plants. 4. Tomatoes need water—but in the right place. Water tomatoes at the base of the plants—soaker hoses are great for this—to keep leaves … wire cages for determinate (18- to 24-inch) plants. 4. Tomatoes need water—but in the right place. Water tomatoes at the base of the plants—soaker hoses are great for this—to keep leaves …
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  • … of daylight. Compare that to a whopping 15 hours of daylight when the summer solstice takes place in June. Although there are holidays to celebrate, December can be a dull month … , the stark white trunks of native sweet birch (Betula lenta) stand out on overcast days. Look for paperbark maples (Acer griseum) and Peking lilacs (Syringa pekinensis) and discover the … be cut back in early spring. So grab your coat, hat, gloves, and scarf and come out for a visit. There’s much to see.   Written by Nina Koziol, garden writer and horticulturist who lives …
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  • … of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for selected sessions.  Visit najga.org for conference information and to register. …
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  • … parts that makes a garden a garden.”  — Elements of Design by Joe Eck By May, it’s tempting to visit the local garden center and go gaga over all things in bloom. We load up the shopping cart … all their colorful exuberance, are often the reason we are attracted to gardening in the first place.   But if you’re thinking of tinkering with your garden this spring, now’s the time to take stock of what changes or improvements will provide the most for your personal enjoyment and your money. Often, we find inspiration by simply observing and …
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  • … you may receive a refund at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. For nonmedical reasons, you may cancel your child’s Camp CBG registration any time before June 1, … granted through June 1, 2025. To cancel, please call (847) 835-6801. We are unable to refund for missed days of camp. Camp CBG registration fees are nontransferable. Camps canceled by the … you may receive a refund at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. For non-medical reasons, you may cancel your child’s Break or School Day-off Camp registration up …
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  • … flowering stems. The foliage begins to grow as the flowering commences to provide a backdrop for the vivid flower color. Place flowering plants in bright light. …
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  • … In these early days of the city, gardening was a practical matter, meant to raise vegetables for food and trees for timber. Landscaping and flowers were seen only at the new cemeteries on … 27 distinct gardens, four natural areas, a major science center and library, and some of the best modern architecture in the museum world. In April 2015, ground was broken on the Regenstein … 27 distinct gardens, four natural areas, a major science center and library, and some of the best modern architecture in the museum world. In April 2015, ground was broken on the Regenstein …
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  • … Plant in full sun in average soils and avoid crowding, shading, or disturbing the plant for several years. It will slowly increase in size to form a beautiful display. Honeybees in …
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  • … resemble those of grapes—the grape genus is Vitis. The leaves are an important food source for larvae of Heliconius butterfly species; the adults visit the flowers to obtain nectar. Pollinated flowers are followed by 5-inch, speckled, …
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  • … of my trees and shrubs? A: As a general rule, it is not necessary to use synthetic fertilizers for trees and shrubs unless the plants exhibit a nutrient deficiency. Good soil nutrition and a … such as leaf mulch, placed around your trees and shrubs on a yearly basis should be sufficient for good plant health. …
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