… Tall goldenrod is one of the most abundant and aggressive goldenrods in the Chicago area, popping up in garden beds and along roadsides. It is recognized by its height - four to six feet tall - its large attractive feathery blooms and … leaves thare are toothed along the upper half. The very similar Canada goldenrod does not get quite so tall and has leaves toothed along the entire margin and slightly smaller individual …
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… for kids and families that celebrate the outdoors. What’s fun about nature art is that it starts with an adventure and ends with a surprise. For instance, the “family of owls” … and kid-friendly crafts that have come out of my journey as a mother and continue to get the best reviews from Laila, my toughest little critic. Dirt is cool Even when she was a … with sticks, leaves, flowers, and other found art objects. Everywhere you look, there are free art supplies. Every season has something outside to explore. We made a portrait of our …
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… light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a … candles, are made from nonrenewable petroleum products, primarily paraffin. When paraffin wax is burned, it produces carcinogens and soot. Some of the worst offenders are scented candles, … petroleum-based synthetic oils mixed into paraffin wax. Fortunately, there are plenty of toxin-free beeswax or soy-based candles for the holidays that burn cleanly, some scented with essential …
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… Summer is a social time, filled with friends, family, and sunshine—but what if you want to slip away on … your thoughts Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center Green Roof Garden To get away from it all, head to our Green Roof Garden on the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant … Japanese Garden Free with Garden admission To calm your mind, simply walk over the arched bridge to the Malott …
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… to try at home. Have your kids outgrown their toddler rainboots? Don’t throw them away! Here is a fun project for the whole family. Materials A rainboot predrilled with three holes; small … wet. 2. Next, add soil to the boot. The shaft of the boot should be filled, and when the plant is placed in the boot, the plant will stick out. 3. Spritz with water. If the begonia plants are …
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… ends of its branches; the flowers are deep violet with contrasting pink eyes. Butterfly bush is a half-hardy shrub. Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens, but it puts forth vigorous growth in … of 5 feet in this area. Plant 'Black Knight' in full sun, and water it well the first year to get the root system well established. …
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… Behold® Blue Chip butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Blue Chip'), a half-hardy shrub. (Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens.) Butterflies, hummingbirds, and honey … Deer and rabbits, however, don't care for the taste of the leaves or stems. This cultivar is noted for producing very few viable seeds, which makes it an excellent choice for warmer … sometimes reseed into natural areas. Plant in full sun and water it well the first year to get the root system well established. Thereafter, it rarely needs supplemental watering. …
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… nonhardy perennial native of Mexico in full sun after the danger of late frosts has passed; it is insect- and disease-resistant. Once thought to be extinct in the wild, the chocolate cosmos, … populations have survived in New Zealand gardens for years, as scientists vainly tried to get the one surviving sterile clone at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew to set seed. The Choca Mocha™ strain is shorter than the species but has the same yummy fragrance. …
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… from its native China used the leaves to make a medicinal tea. It has a vase shaped habit and is noted for sparse foliage on the bottom portion of the plant. White flowers in May are followed by abundant red fruits in the fall; the fall foliage color is soft red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
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… mint, and make Peruvian chicken with a cilantro-based green sauce. Take home an herb plant to get your spring garden started. Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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