… With a narrow pyramidal habit, bald cypress reaches a mature height of 50' to 70'. Its feathery green leaves are yellow-green in spring, a soft sage green in summer and … large specimen deserves a place of prominence in the landscape. Another attractive feature is the reddish-brown bark. This is a characteristic species of swamps in the eastern states. When … deciduous conifer has one of the widest ranges of distribution, growing from Illinois all the way to Florida. Lovely pyramidal deciduous conifer that also can be grown as a bonsai. …
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… the nation’s fruits and vegetables were homegrown. This year, more than ever, people are eager to get back in the garden. Follow along with us this growing season. Each week, we will have new … by L. Richard Guylay, and A Curious Herbal , published in 1737 by Elizabeth Blackwell, which is in the Rare Book Collection of the Garden’s Lenhardt Library . Thanks to librarian Leora … gather tips for growing success and find ideas to fill your space creatively. Gardening Tips Best. Plant labels. Ever. Tomato Planting Time Warm-Season Veggies Leave Room for Blooms Creative …
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… Bake your way into holiday spirit with timeless treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious. In this hands-on class, learn classic techniques to create salted shortbread jam thumbprints, elegant gold-dusted rum balls, and crisp, delicate almond florentines. Perfect for gifting—or keeping all to yourself. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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… ever wondered how the artistic installations of Lightscape are created? Have you ever aspired to make your own holiday light display a little more artistic? Love and Be Loved in the Linden … lighting brings both a practical and artistic aspect to the art form. Q: What do you like best about it? A: Lighting is interesting to me because in many ways it’s supportive. It’s needed … light isn’t just revealing something or transforming it or helping us see an object in another way—it is all of that—but it is also the focus in and of itself, which is rare in our industry. …
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… Allegheny viburnum is a cross between V. rhytidophyllum and V. lantana 'Mohican' and introduced in 1966 by the U.S. … is somewhat darker green than other types of leatherleaf viburnums. White flowers in May give way to red fruits, which eventually turn black and persist into winter. Fall foliage color is …
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… Native to the Midwest, Senna hebecarpa is an upright-growing member of the pea family, which produces golden-yellow spikes of flowers in … the ground and produce compound leaves with small toothless ovate leaflets. The flowers give way to dark brown seedpods that last into winter. Branches often bend under the weight of the …
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… Herula and her band play a variety of blues styles as well as original songs that tip the hat to the blues tradition. Donna Herula is an award-winning blues singer/songwriter, resonator slide … Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on drums for a fun show. Donna’s latest album, Bang at the Door won Best Acoustic Blues Album and Donna won Best Traditional Blues Artist at the 2022 Independent … at numerous blues and music festivals in the United States as well as Europe. donnaherula.com oldtownschool.org/hireus …
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… won’t be falling just yet.) Before you clean and store your other tools, look each one over to see if the handles are split or if the tines are bent or rusty. Some tools benefit from a light sanding to remove rust or splinters. Others may need replacing—and this is a good time to find them on sale. The Basics Just getting started? Invest in a few good … edge, which helps remove weeds. The handles may be wood, plastic, padded, or metal. Before you buy one, pick up the trowel in the store and try it out to see how it fits in your hand and how …
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… ginger ale, sauerkraut, kimchi, and more. Through experimentation and recipes, learn easy ways to grow and study yeast in any classroom. ISBE PD Hours: 4, Gateways: 4 Grade level: preK – 12 …
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… The good news is that they’re all easy to grow. If you have a spot that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sun in the summer, … potatoes that are certified as disease-free,” Hilgenberg says. Planting Methods Potatoes grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting the seed potatoes, dig in compost, finely … mulch can significantly reduce problems with potato beetles, which are common pests.” One way to control disease is to provide fertile soil and consistent moisture (water every seven to …
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