… The brilliant red-orange flowers of coneflower ‘Tomato Soup’ add spice and fragrance to the garden. This perennial grows in clumps 30-inches tall and 24-inches wide and flowers from May to October. Tolerant of drought heat and humidity, ‘Tomato Soup’ prefers …
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… for advance food preparation in this hands-on cooking class. Practice knife skills of mincing and dicing. Learn to make and serve vegetable-focused appetizers such as savory mushroom toasts, jalapeño cheddar crackers, and eggplant caponata, and take home a portion of each recipe. Mary Kay Gill, professional …
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… Weave this beautiful and functional market basket using flat and round reed. You will learn plain weave, twining, and lashing techniques to form the base, weave up the sides, and cap off the edge of this …
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… Transform a small space into a beautiful and functional garden. This class will show you the best practices for keeping edible and ornamental plants happy and healthy in your container garden. It includes hands-on work and an informative lecture with …
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… A butterfly magnet and hybrid of midwestern sneezeweeds, Red Jewel ( Helenium 'Red Jewel') features red and orange flowers with some of the petals tipped in yellow. This cultivar will reach 36 inches in height and spread to 20 inches if grown in full sun and moist soils. It was hybridized by Bob Brown on …
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… willowleaf sunflower from late summer into fall. Plant this flower in full sun, average soils, and allow one year for the plant to establish its root system for best displays. It's hardy and perennial in the Chicago region and a magnet for honeybees and gold finches. …
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… Walk the Garden and learn about plants that work well in cut arrangements. Then, inspired by our walk, create a beautiful flower display to take home and enjoy. Learn and practice basic floral design techniques. Bring garden shears or scissors, apron, and garden …
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… with citrus juice—the acid breaks down the proteins, much like heat does, so it becomes firm and opaque. Add fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs and chill for a light and savory dish. Hector Pérez, founder/owner, HungryMinds ITW Kitchen 3, …
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… As summertime staples, fresh pasta salads are versatile and delicious. Learn to prepare three creative variations inspired by the Mediterranean cuisines of Greece, Italy, and Mallorca. These are sure to become your go-to make-ahead dishes for picnics, potlucks, and warm-weather gatherings. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club ITW …
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… This late double-flowered tulip features pink outer petals and creamy white inner petals on sturdy stems towards the end of May in the Chicago region. It's … in landscapes, as well as a cut flower. Plant this tulip in fall, in well-drained soils, and in full sun and protect it from chipmunks and squirrels until the ground freezes. …
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