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  • … day. The bright color and aroma of tomatoes, whether in a rich tomato sauce or as a base for salsa, bring back the warmth and long sunny days of summer. Canning is also a great way to make the most of your harvest—especially any not-so-perfect produce. Start when there’s a … a safe pH level. Ball has more than 500 tested recipes available online at  freshpreserving.com/recipes . Prepare your ingredients ahead of time . Canning, like cooking anything else, is a …
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  • … Botanic Garden retains full ownership over all images on these web sites and has the right to pursue litigation against persons for unauthorized use of said image. Things you can do with the image that don't require permission from the Chicago Botanic Garden: Download the image to your computer for use as desktop wallpaper Download the image to your computer for use in a … Botanic Garden retains full ownership over all images on these web sites and has the right to pursue litigation against persons for unauthorized use of said image. Things you can do with …
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  • … Cooking Classes in the ITW Kitchen The Chicago Botanic Garden offers cooking classes and camps for all ages in the Regenstein Learning Center’s ITW Kitchen. All classes feature seasonal produce from Windy City Harvest, opportunities to develop new cooking techniques and skills, and lessons on botanic and culinary connections. … a professional chef and culinary instructor, and develop new cooking skills. Learn recipes to replicate in your home kitchen, and savor the delicious foods you helped prepare. Explore …
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  • … the Garden’s supervisor of plant health care. “We’re seeing meadow vole and rabbit damage to woody plants. In the winter, when they can’t find sources of food, they’ll chew the outer bark … whether the plants can recover. “There’s not a lot you can do at this point but make a note for fall to protect the plants. For now, it’s scout and monitor your garden once or twice a …   Resources Deer-resistant plants, voles, and preventing animal damage . More related topic, visit our Plant Information Service .   Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who …
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  • … Curation Curators are responsible for the acquisition, development, use, research, and interpretation of the Chicago Botanic … the standard for excellence. This carefully procured range of plant types is brought in to support the Garden’s mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Curation at the Garden involves the procurement of plants from other … the standard for excellence. This carefully procured range of plant types is brought in to support the Garden’s mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. …
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  • … Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best … in sustainable urban growing techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to effectively utilize season extension in their existing urban agricultural projects. It will … in sustainable urban growing techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to effectively utilize season extension in their existing urban agricultural …
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  • … Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best … in sustainable urban growing techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to effectively utilize season extension in their existing urban agricultural projects. It will … in sustainable urban growing techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to effectively utilize season extension in their existing urban agricultural …
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  • … Apply How to Apply to Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Eligibility Windy City Harvest Youth Farm hires high school students for summer and after-school jobs. In order to be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in … How to Apply to Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Eligibility Windy City Harvest Youth Farm hires high school students for summer and after-school jobs. In order to be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in …
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  • … a closer look, you’ll notice signs of wildlife all around you, too. Their connection makes for the best kind of codependency. Killdeer, a shorebird that commonly nests at the Garden. … and other perennial seeds. Crabapple and dogwood trees set fruit that many birds like to feed on in late fall and winter. In addition to plants providing food to all kinds of wildlife … Sometimes, nature lends a helping hand to protect the plants, too. Foxes and coyotes that visit the Garden on occasion chase away geese and voles, small rodents that damage the bark of …
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  • … Alan Age: 15 Grade: 10 School: Cristo Rey St. Martin What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Going on field trips and meeting new people What's your favorite … Onions What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? I look forward to spending some peaceful time just thinking. I get to ignore what's going on outside the fence of the farm, and just enjoy nature. What is a fun or …
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