… Gardener : a dozen plants in all shapes and sizes to get your scent palette primed. 3 Bulbs with Bouquet Snowdrops (Galanthus) Blooms in March Famous as harbingers of spring, but did you … too? Because few pollinators are active as early as snowdrops bloom, the flowers power up with a heady, honey fragrance that is irresistible to the first emergent insects. As your garden … palette of purples, red-violets, pinks, whites, and blues. The Garden's Plant Information Service sorts out the differences (including fragrances) between common, Preston, Meyer, and …
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… lawn weeds, such as dandelions, grow less vigorously in fall than in spring, when they compete with grass seedlings. Fall is also a good time to assess your lawn. Before you do anything, ask … continue just to reseed. If conditions are generally good but your grass is thinning and weedy with bare spots, it is probably time to renovate. Tips for Renovating your Lawn in Fall If you … once a year except during hot, dry spells or when the soil is too wet. Early fall is an excellent time for this chore. Cultural practices that can cause too much thatch include …
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… of fun ideas to keep learning Inspired by nature, here are some resources Check it out... Fun with Mud Making Rainbows Planting Seeds Get those little hands dirty with activities for young gardeners: DIY Living Plant Wall Do-It-Yourself Seed Balls Easy Peas-y: Planting with Little Sprouts Forcing Branches to Bloom Indoors It's March: Sow Your Spaghetti Sauce Now …
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… nest, many others venture up to Canada. Bright colored warblers, bluebirds and orioles, along with kinglets, thrushes, nighthawks, woodpeckers, swallows, scarlet tanagers, flycatchers, … rain creates some puddles, birds need access to water every single day. Choose a birdbath with a shallow bowl and place it near a window where you can enjoy their antics. If the bowl is … asters, Illinois rose, liatris and many other prairie and woodland native perennials make excellent additions to a garden—and they’re a veritable bird buffet. Nina Koziol is a garden …
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… like growing dye plants and weaving on a floor loom. ARTIST STATEMENT “Through engaging with natural dyes and fibers, my work invites viewers to slow down and connect with nature, encouraging a deeper curiosity for the subtle wonders all around us. I am continually inspired by nature and science, and working with plant matter—especially from my Chicago garden—deepens my own connection to the natural …
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… Family Picnic Glade The Stone Family Picnic Glade features a covered and open-air picnic area—with a breathtaking lakeside view of the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden. There are plenty of tables to accommodate up to 200 people. With sunny paved and lawn areas, it’s the perfect gathering spot for family, friends, and school groups. Bicyclists, walkers, and all visitors are welcome to take a break with a packed snack or picnic*. The Picnic Glade is located near Parking Lot 2 and the east …
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… Lightscape Menu Lightscape Food & Drinks Entrance Tent Food Soft Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce / $10 Fresh Popped Popcorn with Assorted Seasonings / $5 Roasted Warm Chestnuts / $9 Wagyu Beef Hot Dog / $10 Cheese Nachos (V/GF) / 9 Crispy tortillas topped with warm cheese and sliced jalapeños Kids Mac & Cheese / $5 Assorted Kid-Friendly Snack Packs / …
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… that tolerate compacted soil often occur in lawns that see lots of traffic, such as back yards with kids, parks and playing fields or along paths. Having the lawn core-aerated frequently to … too, likes it moist. Bentgrass — from golf course putting greens — can be a plague in lawns with wet soil, Tiddens says; it is much less drought-tolerant than most lawn grasses, so it … — including appropriate herbicides if applicable — bring samples into the Plant Information Service , along with photos or information about where you found the weeds growing. It's best to …
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… Circle Garden Named for its circular boundary, this garden features a central dancing fountain with two intimate secret gardens off to each side. A central promenade invites strolling and … views of the cutting-edge plant combinations. A living kaleidoscope of seasonal color begins with the earliest and brightest of spring bulbs coupled with their cool-season companions and ends in a spectacular October finale, with towers of mums …
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… Chris Macchia Garden Chef Recipes Chris Macchia believes in bringing foods to life with the finest local and organic ingredients the season has to offer. As executive chef at Coco … his philosophy in this recipe using zucchini flowers and summer squash. Baked Omelette with Zucchini Flowers Makes 8 servings Ingredients 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons freshly grated … bowl, whip the eggs, Parmesan, cream, parsley, mint, sea salt, and fresh ground black pepper with a wire whisk, until they become frothy. Heat a nonstick sauté pan (preferably 10 inches) …
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