… Photographer Julie Kaplan—named best photographer by Make It Better magazine for three years—is offering family portraits for an additional fee during our Easter Egg and Mother's Day brunches. The sitting charge is $100 …
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… Q. I have ordered several hundred tulip bulbs for fall planting. Can I be assured of their return for many years? A. Most of the large hybrid tulips planted today are not true perennials in the … a dry, dormant period during summer. After tulips fade, most gardeners plant annuals in their place—plants that require constant watering throughout the summer. This excess moisture in the …
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… Here’s one cure for cabin fever— grow some cool indoor plants and stage them like they’re pieces of art. Potted … plenty of places to stage plants indoors. They can go near the entryway to greet guests. Or place them on tables in the kitchen, dining room, or bedside. How about that awkward, empty space … on a mantle or climb up a trellis. If it outgrows the space, cut a few inches off the ends, place the cuttings in a jar of water where they’ll root—you’ll have free plants to give away to …
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… Q. What accounts for the different autumn color displays in trees and shrubs? A. Certain plants have a built-in … code that is responsible for their intense fall color displays. But even with these genes in place, trees and shrubs need ideal weather conditions to show off their best color. Trees should also be healthy, well-watered all season and located in full sun. During …
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… just off the Linden Allée near the Krasberg Rose Garden The Rose Terrace Bar is the perfect place to grab a cold beer or a glass of wine and smell the roses. The menu offers craft beers … just off the Linden Allée near the Krasberg Rose Garden The Rose Terrace Bar is the perfect place to grab a cold beer or a glass of wine and smell the roses. The menu offers craft beers …
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… Q. What is the recommended procedure for overwintering annual geranium plants? A. There are several procedures gardeners use to … to 6-inch piece from a non-flowering stem. Remove all lower leaves from the stem cutting and place it in a pre-dampened soilless mix. Do not use rooting hormone with Pelargonium cuttings. Place in a sunny window. Water only when soilless mix is dry. As plant begins to grow, pinch back …
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… slightest breeze cause the bees to “buzz.” Honor our pollinators with this fun class, perfect for even the novice crafter. All supplies, locally sourced and hand dyed, included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther's Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 1, Learning Center …
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… holiday colors come from potted flowers, often presented as gifts. Here are some tips for keeping them healthy and blooming. AMARYLLIS Plant the bulb in a light soilless mixture. … soil mix is dry to the touch. Amaryllis bulbs can tolerate dryness but not soggy conditions. Place the pot in a bright location, out of direct sunlight and away from cool drafts or warm … A healthy azalea will bloom for almost two months in winter given a minimum of attention. Place the plant in a bright spot out of direct sun. Do not allow the soil to dry out; keep it …
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… The Chicago Botanic Garden has earned a Gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. The Plant Science Center … effect. Alternative Transportation. At least seven bicycle racks and two showers are provided for staff to commute via bicycle. Two parking spaces have been dedicated for hybrid vehicle … roof's insulating effect on the building and other factors that will help them determine the best plants to grow on green roofs. …
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… White, Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist of the Rose and Dwarf Conifer Gardens, shows you best methods for feeding your roses to make them healthy, and the envy of all your friends and family. …
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