… bowl, combine onion and rosemary with 2 tbsp. oil, vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, and the chile flakes. Place flatbreads on baking sheet. Top flatbreads with onion mixture and gorgonzola or blue … bowl, combine onion and rosemary with 2 tbsp. oil, vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, and the chile flakes. Place flatbreads on baking sheet. Top flatbreads with onion mixture and gorgonzola or blue …
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… weather. When temperatures warm, the plants stop growing and store their nutrients in bulbs. For this reason, the seeds are sown in a cool greenhouse in winter, six weeks before bloom time. … with fingers, are hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be harvested and kept in a cool dark place until next winter, for replanting in a cool, sunny environment. The genus Ranunculus was derived by Pliny from the …
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… Classic dark red tulip on sturdy long stems that is ideal for forcing or planting as an annual in the garden. Outdoors, plant as soon as the bulbs (and … burst into flower in spring. If a bit of cheer is required to fight off the winter doldrums, place the purchased bulbs in a flower pot as tightly packed as possible. Cover with about an inch of soil above the tip of the bulb, water well, and place in the vegetable crisper in the refrigerator for a minimum of six weeks. Approximately six …
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… fruit quality can suffer. A good trellising system lifts the plants off the ground, and allows for air circulation. There are many different trellising approaches and systems. Whatever support … diseases. Keeping it off the ground also reduces exposure to soil-borne pathogens. What's the best support for tomatoes? Pretty much anything. Stakes There are a variety of commercial stakes, … diseases. Keeping it off the ground also reduces exposure to soil-borne pathogens. What's the best support for tomatoes? Pretty much anything. Stakes There are a variety of commercial stakes, …
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… Information System (GIS) Specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is responsible for the creation and maintenance of over 2,306 bed plant maps representing 2.6 million plants. … and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Receivers to survey the plants and infrastructure. For new garden areas, digital data is acquired from the landscape architect to update the base … and Microsoft Access / SQL plant database. This process includes formulating database queries for selecting the beds, symbolizing and labeling the plant maps. She creates custom maps, some …
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… Flowers are one of the best antidotes to the icy winds of winter, and growing a houseplant that buds and blooms inside … Like many flowering plants, clivia prefers to be kept rootbound and can remain in the same pot for as long as five years. Since it takes a few years for a clivia plant to bloom, it's best to … that of a Christmas cactus. Stop fertilizing; water only when the foliage begins to wilt; and place the plant in a porch or other cool room where night temperatures drop below 50 degrees. …
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… in August and September. Later-blooming perennials, annuals, and shrubs can provide color for weeks to come. And many of their blossoms offer nectar to migrating butterflies and … plant, cut off the foliage a few inches above the tuber, brush off the soil, and let them dry. Place them in a paper bag with peat moss and store in a cool, dry place. Sneezeweed (Helenium) … Remove the spent blossoms to extend the bloom time. Full sun and moist, well-drained soil work best for this charmer. Seven-son flower (Heptacodium miconioides) A large shrub or small tree …
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… addition to our gardens in winter. Unlike spring—when they’re busy singing, looking for a mate, and building nests—in winter, a bird’s main activity is to find and eat enough food … very cold nights, some birds will use empty nesting boxes for shelter. Leave nesting boxes in place but remove the summer nests and clean the boxes with a stiff brush to remove any debris. … not removed.) Thistle seed is the preferred food of goldfinches. Purchase beef suet cakes and place them in a wire suet feeder to attract woodpeckers. Unsalted peanut hearts are a favorite of …
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… silk flowers, and more to create a truly unique piece. This weaving technique is popular for making free-form fiber art. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… in pots to achieve earlier blooming. They require at least eight hours of sun to be at their best. Dahlias are not hardy in the Chicago area, and the tubers must be lifted, cleaned, and stored in a cool, dry place to carry them over into the next season. …
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