… sprouts! That’s all there is to it. Now that you’ve tested your seeds, you’re ready to start seeds indoors. Check out our Five Seed-Starting Secrets here. Karen Zaworski is a garden …
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… corm, and rhizome relatives are a fascinating group of plants. In the Chicago area they can start blooming as early as February (winter aconite, snowdrop), really make an impact en masse in …
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… with leaves of native pawpaw trees. People had sent hundreds and hundreds of samples from around the country—hoping to help make pawpaw a rock star fruit in local markets everywhere. … the trees can be grown more widely. Pawpaw seeds from Integration Acres in Ohio, used to start seedlings in the Garden greenhouses Pawpaw seedlings in the Garden greenhouse from the … it open and scoop out the pulp with a spoon, avoiding the seeds. It’s good in ice cream and quick breads, and can be used to brew beer and mead. Pawpaw wildflower growing in the Garden’s …
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… their fun, interesting, and education-based ideas for playing outside. You may recognize many from your own childhood. Build an ant playground out of sticks! Sue Dombro of the Forest … to explore. What’s in yours? 9. D.I.Y. Dyeing Rainy days need projects, too. Natural dyes made from vegetables (beets, onions), fruits (grape juice), or spices (turmeric, chili powder) … undyed yarn or fabric into a personal style experience. 10. Paint Chip Color Hunt One quick visit to the paint store can send kids off to hunt for hours, as they try to match nature’s …
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Your trees’ health starts below the pot line. This class takes an in-depth look at a multitude of soil components, organic versus chemical fertilizers, mycorrhiza, and root health. Maximizing growth and maintaining tree health is key to creating quality bonsai. March is a great time to repot, so bring a tree in for repotting; soil will be made and provided for the class. Chris Baker, curator of …
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Learn to animate your botanical landscape painting with the addition of figures. This will bring your paintings to life by incorporating interest, storytelling, and perspective. Students can work in any media. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=18 hours ART elective This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. …
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Glowing lavender pink double flowers 'pop' against the dark maroon foliage starting in late summer and continuing into fall. This cultivar is smaller statured, reducing the need to stake the plants to keep them upright when they come into flower. Plant dahlias in the garden in June, after the risk of late spring freezes has passed, and in sunny, well-drained locations in moderately rich, …
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LUCKY STAR® White Improved Pentas Pure white, star-shaped flowers top the mounded green foliage in clusters throughout the warmer months of the year. This variety exhibits tighter, more compact growth and all of the flowers appear at the same height. Pentas are an insect pollinator and hummingbird magnet of the first order. Plant in full sun, moderately rich, well-drained soils and water whenever …
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… begin to visit your feeders, learn to identify them. With a bird identification book or chart from any seed supply store, you'll be on your way to becoming an identification expert. Common … Mixes Birds do have seed preferences. That's why there are so many different types to choose from. With the smorgasbord of seed that's offered in a bag of mixed seed, you'll see many … star are treasured by goldfinches, house finches, sparrows, juncos, and chickadees. Once you start feeding birds, you'll get hooked and want to know more about various feeders, seeds, and …
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… lawn with nitrogen early in the season. As a general rule, never apply more than one pound of quick-release nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet during any single application. …
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