… Foliage emerges tinged with red but becomes blue green as the season progresses. Fall color is wine red or purple. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Little Princess Japanese spirea produces light pink flowers in late spring/early summer. It is one of the smaller spirea cultivars. The foliage turns an attractive red in the fall. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars available to the home gardener within the Spiraea genus. They all have a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil 2 ounces small pasta, e.g., orzo, anelli, cooked according to instructions 8 oz. dry white wine 8 oz. stock (fish, chicken, or vegetable) 4 oz. fresh … Add tomatoes and saffron; cook for 1 minute at medium high heat. Add stock and wine; bring to a boil, uncovered. Add mussels; cover and cook on medium high to high heat until mussels open. Add pasta and chopped herbs. Toss lightly to combine. …
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… Bluff, visiting winemakers can chat with the chef in his gourmet kitchen as he prepares a meal to accompany their libations. Colin presents his crab salad recipe here, featuring fresh … Juice of 1 orange ½ lemon ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together, let sit for at least one hour in refrigerator. For Garnish and Topping 1 pound of maché (lambs' lettuce) 4 fresh avocados, minced To Serve Warm crab mixture on a small sheet pan in a 450°-degree oven for approximately 3-5 …
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… urban farmers and will be headquarters for Veggie Rx, a program that offers free vegetables to qualified participants as one solution to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The Farm on Ogden opens June 23. Press Release Chicago … 20,000 Square-Foot Farm On Ogden. Farm on Ogden Featured in Chicago Tribune Farm on Ogden aims to bring fresh produce and jobs to troubled North Lawndale , by Greg Trotter. WBBM News Radio …
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… in their gardens. And season after season, we see visitors pulling out smartphones and cameras to photograph and document those gorgeous combinations. In this month's Smart Gardener , we bring … most visually exciting summer combinations. These seven terrific trios can translate easily to your own yard, garden, deck, or patio. ( Click the image of each triplet for a larger view. ) … relief. When the containers are massed together, a visually stunning color and texture story is revealed. Container #1 Mauerelli Abyssinian banana ( Musa ensete 'Maurelli') Million Kisses® …
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… Description: Although once only a summer visitor from the south, the northern cardinal is now a year-round resident of our area and can be found anywhere at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This tiny, long-tailed bird is usually found in wooded areas of the Garden, where it occasionally builds its small …
Type: Birding
… Description: One of the earliest nesting species in our region, this grassland species is most often seen flying over in spring, but occasionally lands in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… This plant is part of a genus of four species that are semi-evergreen plants. The cultivar Green Carpet has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
