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… home to my quiet, tree-lined Chicago neighborhood, but one thing I miss about urban living is ample outdoor space. The back door of my apartment leads to a wooden fire escape—built after … of space, luckily. To find the best inspiration, I turned to Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist for the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She recently planted … by the leaf you’ll get a leggy, tall plant.” Always remove flowers, especially on basil. This encourages new growth. “The rule of thumb is to harvest about three times per season,” she …
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… Looking for fun projects to do indoors? Here’s one with a great return: start seeds. It’s easy to do, … sunny windowsill or in a more formal arrangement. The great thing about starting seeds indoors is that it is relatively inexpensive—and who can resist the satisfaction of watching those first … fertilizer, but don’t overdo it. Ready, set, seed! For even more resources, check out this handy seed viability chart to learn the average shelf-life of your seeds. Happy sowing. …
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… Native to Central America, this orchid grows to 1 foot in height. Its flowers are 5 inches across and bat-like, with the lip and column held apart from the petals and sepals. The coloring is white dotted with red and a yellow throat. Several flower spikes with up to six blooms per … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… New! Create your own unique textiles using natural dye. In this hands-on workshop series, you will learn the process of preparing textiles for natural dyeing and use a variety of direct applications of dye to cotton, silk, and thread. …
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… my research on wild and cultivated species, particularly plants used by pre-Columbian groups for food, drinks, fiber, medicinal, and materials. Using field and lab experiments, I assess … to complex environments and ecosystems. My research covers a unique aspect of ecology and the natural history of plant species, the study of ancestral agricultural and ecological cultural practices that have shaped plant …
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… did not perform well last year. I’m planting recommended varieties, but I was disappointed in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? A. Tomato transplants are extremely sensitive to weather … there are frequent dry winds. Try to resist planting tomato plants in your garden too early. The Garden recommends setting transplants out after May 25 and keeping an eye on the thermometer at night. Plastic sheeting and upturned baskets are all good protection for unexpected inclement weather. …
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… Large, luminous petals on tall flowering spikes adorn a wide range of cultivars of the moth orchid starting in late fall through the following summer. These orchids are among the … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… to doing medical imaging research, he has a lot of perspectives that he can pull from. It is this wide breath of experiences that informs his perspective on trialing plants for the garden: yes, there are some plants that generally perform better than others, but in a …
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… window so they can recover in a few weeks. A common concern when bringing plants indoors is how to deal with insects. “You want to be proactive,” Tiddens said. “If you don’t do anything, … option is to simply dunk the entire plant, pot and all, if possible, in a bucket of water for several minutes to remove or kill insect pests. You may need to do this more than once. “Or, at least use a squirt bottle and spray water on the entire plant,” …
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