… Q. I am interested in cultivating moss on the sides of some of my stone garden urns to give them a natural, aged look. How do I do this? A. Since moss thrives in a shady, moist … the urns and keep them in a cool, shady spot for about one month. Apply more until moss begins to grow. There are also many paints available that can lend an “antiqued” look. …
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… Learn the art of batching cocktails, smart party-planning tips, and creative ways to use up those final herbs from your outdoor garden. Sample a variety of beverages made with … complete with recipes and step-by-step instructions. As a bonus, leave with a new herb plant to kick off your own windowsill garden. Alcohol will be served; participants must be 21 years of …
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… Many well-designed landscapes rely on focal points to draw the eye to a certain location in the garden. Focal points can be either non-living structures and …
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… Dean Tonenna will share some of the traditional botanical knowledge that has been passed on to him through his tribe, the Kootzatukadu, Native Americans who live in the Sierra Nevada … Great Basin plant resources for millennia. While times have changed, the Kootzatukadu continue to utilize natural resources in a traditional manner. …
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… end of the month with a liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer. Do not fertilize after August 1. Continue to deadhead roses by cutting flowers back to the first set of five leaflets. Monitor roses closely for blackspot. Remove any leaves that …
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… Unlock access to all three classes in the "Yoga with the Garden: Online" series each semester with this … Enjoy live sessions taught via Zoom, perfect for cultivating your practice from home. Remember to register by January 10 for the winter semester, and by April 4 for the spring semester. …
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… Cannas can be described in three words: big, bold, and beautiful. Red Velvet canna lives up to those standards. It can reach 3 feet tall, produces red flowers from summer through fall, and … humidity. Plant in a sunny location in rich, consistently moist soil and remove dead flowers to encourage reblooming. Cannas are not hardy in the Chicago area; the bulbs should be dug up in …
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… Africa. At maturity, the pods are blown about by the wind and, after a period of time, begin to disintegrate, releasing the seeds. Plant this perennial (after soils have warmed in early summer) in full sun and average soil, and avoid pesticides to protect the Monarch butterfly larvae that may be feeding on the leaves. The pods are a great …
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… designed butterfly habitat. You will have time in the exhibition each morning before it opens to the public. Afterward, you will move indoors to create a completed artwork in the medium of your choice. A supply list will be sent. …
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… New! Native North American bulbs can make great additions to your spring and summer gardens. Learn how to plant and care for Canada lilies, eastern camas, violet wood sorrel, and allied species such …
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