… while you walk through a timeline of important milestones and artifacts. To the Future In this original artwork, commissioned for the Garden’s 50th birthday, local artist Sam Kirk … will never be completed. We will always be learning and changing. Where will the Garden be in ten years, or when we celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2072? Together, let’s find out as we continue planting seeds, and growing our future. Memories …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… Q. I have many varieties of Narcissus in my garden and some are not blooming as well as they used to. What can I do to help? A. There … foliage has yellowed, dig up the clump and divide it into small sections. Replant each section in full sun at the same depth it was planted before, water well, and top dress with an organic … to a sunnier site. Depleted soil: As bulbs multiply over the years, they occupy more space in the garden and consume more nutrients from the soil. These nutrients need to be replaced by …
Type: Plant Info
… If pumpkins were planted at the proper time of the year, they will be ready to harvest in October. The most obvious way to determine if a pumpkin is ripe is when it loses its green … to harvest, either because of adverse weather conditions or because they were planted too late in the season. Before a heavy frost, youwill need to remove the pumpkins from the vines. Dry the pumpkins thoroughly and place them in a warm area with daytime temperatures near 80º F with cooler night temperatures. Make sure …
Type: Plant Info
… for a beautiful combination of beads, metal charms, and fibers. All materials are included in the fee. Natasha Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio, Big Rock, Illinois Classroom 4, …
Type: Item Detail
… Learn the features that you need to have in order to convert any outdoor space into a great place to explore nature. This class will cover …
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… New! Chocolate is the most popular flavor in baked goods. Featured baking techniques include tempering chocolate and making meringue. Help …
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… of brownish-pink patches,” said Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “It blooms in early spring with reddish flowers, and also has a very nice yellow-orange fall color.” …
Type: Plant Info
… for its bright orange-red stems: “As the name implies, this shrub willow glows like a flame in the winter landscape!” …
Type: Plant Info
… this orchid that tell a story: strongly vanilla-scented, they were brewed for a fragrant tea in Victorian times. It was called faham, or Bourbon tea—the latter referring to the island of …
Type: Plant Info
… With white flowers and red stems, this is a beautiful plant. It requires a sunny spot in the garden and blooms from spring into fall. It grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
