… of fresh produce from my veggie garden. What can I plant in March? A. It’s not too early to select and purchase onion sets for late March planting. Onion sets are available at some … Globe’ are recommended for Illinois. Sets may be planted in early spring as soon as the soil is dry enough to work. For green onions, the sets should be placed upright about 1 inch apart and about 3 to 4 …
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… for centuries. These directions are a simple variation of a doll made from corn husks, which is a traditional craft of Native Americans. Corn husks are the leaves that cover and protect the … any grocery store that sells corn husks for tamales. You will need: dried corn husks, two to three leaves per doll a pan of water rubber bands, yarn, or twist ties scissors Separate and soak the corn husk leaves in water for 10 to 15 minutes. They should be wet and pliable. Take one leaf, preferably a smaller one, and roll …
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… This is an extremely adaptable iris with foot-long, strap-like, arching, attractive gray-green leaves. … shape but also from the historical fact that it was grown on thatched roofs in the Orient. It is more shade-tolerant than most irises. Its unusually shaped flowers set this iris apart …
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… by Bev Wigney . Deer mice, or white-footed mice, are among the animals you are most likely to see at the Garden in winter—or at least you may see their tracks. And you might hear the hoot of an owl or see the tracks of coyotes, which are also looking for mice. We tend to think of winter as a time when animals curl up and hibernate like bears. Many do, such as the … day, Steffen said. They hunt spiders, earthworms, and beetle larvae under the snow. Winter is a great time to observe a number of bird species at the Garden. Cedar waxwing eating …
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… To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. With a sharp … or pruners, make an angled cut and remove 1 inch from each stem. Make this cut while the stem is under water. Cutting on an angle increases the surface area for water intake. Add floral preservative to the vase water. Most preservatives contains an acid (to neutralize alkaline tap water) and an …
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… Botanical Arts Certificate Program instructors. The portfolio review results will be emailed to each student upon completion. Guidelines for students wishing to complete the portfolio review for a certificate in Botanical Art, Expressive or Traditional … Botanical Arts Certificate Program instructors. The portfolio review results will be emailed to each student upon completion. Guidelines for students wishing to complete the portfolio review …
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… Description: This is a rare sight diving on the lakes. …
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… This is a wilt-resistant variety with a gardenia-like fragrance. …
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… however, may be the deep red stems that provide a winter display after the red fall foliage is gone. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… because of its unusually abundant and large fruit. In other respects the Jolico cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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