… toward winter, and they, too, will be starkly beautiful in their leafless state. Find a spot with large shade trees where you can look at them with the sun setting behind their trunks and branches. When the sky is clear at dusk, admire …
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… ways to reduce evaporation. Existing systems can often be easily and inexpensively retrofitted with a device that monitors rainfall, ensuring plants are watered only when they need it. No …
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… pot should be at the same level as that at the planting hole’s surface. Not sure? Set the pot with plant in the hole to judge depth before planting. How Much Water? Although gardeners are … bluebells? Planting these “early risers” now is a very rewarding endeavor and will provide you with some of the first peeks of color long before many perennials begin to emerge. * Our Two …
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… courtesy of Cathi Fremer White flowers White flowers glow in the moonlight; so do plants with silver or variegated leaves, including lamb’s ear and hosta. Plant them in drifts for an …
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… Have you eaten a flower today? Americans are getting more comfortable with the idea of edible flowers. But how—aside from sugar-candied flowers for bakers—do you use … five really fresh ideas to the table. Today’s blue plate special: flavorful greens finished with blue flower petals. 1. A modern salad: greens + color Gone are the days of a plain side salad on a white plate: today, even a tiny saladette is vibrant with color and flavors. Start with a blue (or green) plate. Add a piquant mix of salad greens …
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… A well-designed outdoor space can do wonders for seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease. But how do these gardens differ from other outdoor spaces and why are … Aging , published in 2006. The majority of the elderly (over 65) reside in their own home or with relatives. Whether in a facility or at a personal home, particular symptoms of decreased … helplessness, and loneliness. Fortunately, many, if not all of these symptoms can be improved with gardening and exposure to outdoor spaces. A senior engages with colorful and inviting roses …
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… is—the word basil is rooted in the Greek basilikos , meaning royalty.) The bed is planted with seven very different basil varieties, laid out in a pinwheel design, and all grown from seed. It’s enough to make a gardener’s—or a foodie’s—head spin with plans for dinner…and for your own herb garden. Discover these varieties of Ocimum basilicum … divide the pinwheel pack a big punch in those tiny leaves. This basil is highly aromatic, rich with cinnamon/anise/clove flavors. Although the leaves are too little to pluck for pesto, …
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… kale, carrots, and cabbage. This harvest season, we unveiled our cookbook, Cooking in Season with Windy City Harvest . This cookbook is a collection of our favorite seasonal recipes and … Harvest Youth Farm participants Our program has been lucky to develop wonderful partnerships with local chefs and restaurants. Many of these chefs, including Cleetus Friedman, executive chef … component of the Windy City Harvest program. Program participants learn how to cook with produce grown on the farms, sometimes using fruits and vegetables that may be unfamiliar to …
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… The hand-carved Buddha is in the house. A circa-1850 glazed Chinese jar is filled with green Cymbidium orchids native to Asia. And we’re pampering 10,000 other orchids so they’ll … flower exhibition of the year. The Show features sweeps of orchids native to Asia, blooming with color and scent. In our heated greenhouses and galleries, the exhibition runs February 10 to March 25 and kicks off with a Members’ Preview night on Friday, February 9. This year’s Orchid Show is infused with a …
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… It’s always a fun day with a community vibe, as Chicago area gardeners gather to swap seeds, stories, and green-thumb tips. Panache sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ‘Panache’) With that in mind, here are five simple secrets for seed-starting success 1. Quality seed … you buy: sterile, fine-grained, free-draining, fluffy, uniform. One brand we’ve had success with: Black Gold. 2. The back of the pack. It’s a simple step that can make a big difference: …
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