… From Baby Yoda to Pollock: How Rachael Kolby Transforms Pumpkins into Art. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Buy Tickets Now Member Tickets Public Tickets Public Parking VIP All … and scare trick-or-treaters. Us mere mortals are amazed at the masterpieces you create. What is the trickiest part? Just about every part is tricky! When trying to create art out of fruit, … screaming, “It’s Baby Yoda!” and running toward it in excitement. Even adults couldn’t get enough of it. Have you ever had a carving go totally wrong? What happened, and what did you …
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… or deck, in beds surrounding a patio, or on a sprawling suburban lot, the gardener’s goal is often the same: create a serene, peaceful retreat—one where you can relax, meditate, read, … pruning, mulching, or mowing and just sit, recharge, and enjoy your creativity.) “A garden is a sort of sanctuary, a chamber roofed by heaven…to wander in, to cherish, to dream through … a mat on the lawn and do some yoga in the privacy of your garden. Or use your patio or deck to get in some stretching exercises or do a little weight training. When the weather is good, the …
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… Talk around the Garden is all about orchids this month, with the opening of our Orchid Show. Among the many interesting orchid conversations, there is one question that gets asked repeatedly by gardeners of all skill levels: "How do I repot my … around the roots. Healthy orchid roots are white; pale green tips indicate new growth. Get to the root of it. Now comes the interesting part Remove the orchid from the pot. Roots can …
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… smooth, hefty versions were bred and popularized. Parsnips from the past 'Hollow Crown' is a venerable variety, known before 1825, that's still available today. (Heirloom seed companies … Germination can be slow—for some varieties, up to three weeks! Parsnips want warm soil to get started, yet their 120-day growing period (before cold sets in) demands that gardeners in our area get seeds into the ground early. The solution? Sow lots of seeds, then thin, thin, thin. Commit …
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… fully submerged, others tethered to sand by just a few roots. “A lot of rare plant monitoring is just monitoring, and sometimes volunteers see things declining,” said Gretel Kiefer, manager … mosaic of uncommon prairies, savannas, and globally rare wetlands. “There is no ‘replacement’ site for Illinois Beach, nor is there a possibility to re-create such a unique ecosystem at such … dune willows and individual plants having only male or female flowers, the team needed to get creative to help them reproduce. Planting around the surviving dune willows, they established …
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… What is a weed? Essentially, it’s a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to be. Weeds are … have. Cultivate a love of weeding—smart gardeners know it’s worth it. Ten Weeds to Pull Now #1: Bindweed ( Convolvulus arvensis ) Every gardener knows the horror of bindweed: the perennial, … a thick mat and an extensive root system that overwhelms any garden bed—or even farm field. Get familiar with bindweed’s arrow-shaped leaf and search for the first tendrils at ground level …
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… eventual home. Keep the tree’s mature size in mind when determining placement. Once the hole is dug, if freezing temperatures are predicted, move the soil into a garage or other warm … it permanently outdoors. Once the tree has been planted, be sure to water it in well. This is particularly important as evergreens are prone to drying out over winter. Fertilization is not necessary. A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch will be beneficial as mulch moderates soil …
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… plant-parasitic nematode and weed suppression in Florida and Haiti. Although her first love is the soil, she gained a taste for the sea racing sailboats on the Gulf coast, living aboard a … the course of ten seasons at Growing Home, he was responsible for market operations, growing site development, training and mentoring of production assistants, crop planning, season … My passions are helping people and creating a healthier planet for all. Currently I get to bring my passion to life by managing our Educational Tours, Youth Farm and Therapeutic …
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… a drawer or door front, this collection of dried plant leaves, flowers, seeds, and barks is a must-have in American kitchens: full spice racks are prized as wedding gifts and … for your own herb garden, and to order seeds for the herbs you want to grow yourself. To help get you started, check out these inspirations/resources at the Garden: The informal herb garden's … You might have read about it in this Smart Gardener, Better than Googling . The eager-to-get-started will want to sow seeds early indoors, too—this Smart Gardener link has the how-tos: …
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… Is your garden fragrant enough? Gardeners often focus on color and design in their beds, borders, … plants. In this month's edition of Smart Gardener : a dozen plants in all shapes and sizes to get your scent palette primed. 3 Bulbs with Bouquet Snowdrops (Galanthus) Blooms in March Famous … plants of Chocolate cosmos. Its maroon/brown/near-black flowers have a velvety feel and can't-get-enough-of-it chocolate scent—you'll find it incorporated into containers around the grounds …
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