… New! Sweet and pillowy challah, made from a dough enriched with eggs and honey, is easy to make and shape at home. Learn about the basics of yeast breads, including proofing, …
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… several small pots of flowering dwarf iris, crocus and mini-daffodils from the grocery store in February. What do I do with them after they flower? A. These are all hardy bulbs in the Midwest and are normally planted outside in fall to bloom in early spring. This normal cycle of growth is disturbed when they are forced to bloom indoors in winter. Although many people discard them …
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… Grades 5-6, Unit 1 Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System In Unit 1, students assess their current knowledge of and beliefs about climate change. They then … that models the greenhouse effect and then discuss the natural vs. human induced-changes in greenhouse gas concentrations. The Earth's Energy Balance : Students create a diagram of … Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System In Unit 1, students assess their …
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… The variety of grapeleaf anemone that the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends is 'Robustissima'. This cultivar is an outstanding choice for Illinois. …
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… The silver maple is native to eastern North America. It can reach a height of 80 feet with a spread of 50 feet. This tree requires full sun, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It gets its name from the silvery … of its finely dissected, five lobed leaves held on slightly weeping branches. Fall color is yellow and bronze. …
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… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong but lightweight wood is used for baseball bats and tennis racquets. The white ash, a native of the Midwest, is a good shade tree for large areas. First-rate fall color. …
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… Q. Can hellebores be grown in the Chicago area? A. Hellebores can be a fascinating addition to both sunny and partially … niger ). Both are clump-forming perennials with evergreen foliage and lovely nodding blossoms in colors ranging from creamy yellow to almost maroon. Perhaps the most unusual feature of these plants is their bloom time: Christmas rose blooms in late winter and Lenten rose in very early spring. …
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… Q. Is it too late to plant potatoes? A. Potatoes may be planted as late as the beginning of July. … are between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato tubers can rot when planted too early in damp, cold soils. Plants are started from pieces of seed potatoes. The seed potatoes should be cut in small pieces with at least one good "eye" in each piece. They should be started in fertile, …
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… wands of white flowers that grace the back of shady perennial borders. It spreads by seeds in moist, shady, and peaty woodland soils. The fruits are toxic, and if the plants are not cut back in winter the previous year's dried stalks will grace the garden the following spring. The … group commonly called bugbane. Beautiful 1 - 2-foot long flower spikes wave in the breeze; it is a natural beauty. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning Europe, …
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… Alleman's Compact redosier dogwood is notable for its rich, red stems in winter and its compact habit, which spreads by stolons or runners. Small white flowers bloom in late spring followed by white to pale blue drupes that appear in mid-summer and are beloved by …
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