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  • … Q: I really want to start my own tomato plants this year. Am I too late?   A: No, you are not too late. In the … into your garden until June 1. Since tomatoes require approximately eight weeks from seeding to transplanting, you do not need to start seeds until early April. However, starting tomatoes … water that drains from them (baking pans or rimmed baking sheets will suffice). If this is more effort than you can spare, you can purchase many different tomato varieties, including …
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  • … New! Make an adorable 6-inch bunny who is all dressed up for trick or treating—in your choice of a pumpkin or candy corn costume. Learn …
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  • … 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens exhibition is a stunning collection of fine art photographs of African American folk gardens and their …
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  • … Late-blooming into the fall, it tolerates a light frost. It grows 14-20 inches tall and is good for beds and containers. 2021 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … locations—otherwise, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils in full sun are ideal. This plant is free of insect and disease damage in the Chicago area; thrips and spider mites are issues in …
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  • … walk will help you spot songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors in their natural habitat. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Binoculars are recommended …
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  • … rose ( Rosa 'Playboy') features orange-scarlet semi-double blooms on a medium-sized bush that is disease-resistant if planted in full sun and provided with moderate water and fertilizer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … experiment with materials including German crepe paper, aquarium tubing, and floral tape. This is an ideal class for new crafters, couples, and adults with their parents. Perfect for …
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  • … walk will help you spot songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors in their natural habitat. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Binoculars are recommended …
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  • … more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant