… water delivered at one time penetrates the top 4 to 5 inches of clay soil, and up to 12 inches in sand. In between deep waterings—natural or supplemental—as soils become dry, roots resume growing in search of life-sustaining moisture. Constantly sprinkled plants become spoiled, and develop …
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… the environmental challenges we face today and train those who assume that responsibility in the future. The following individuals, corporations, and foundations have generously supported … and Mrs. Robert F. Carr III Henry T. and Clarissa H. Chandler Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Byram E. Dickes Nancy Gidwitz and Jeff Grossman Dr. Leonard G. Ginger* John and Jean Greene Mrs. Max A. … Crowe Ginny and Peter Foreman The Foster Charitable Trust Lynn, Jim, Teri, and Craig Foster e-One Tom and Annette Freyman Dorothy H. Gardner Jack* and Ginny Hotaling Barbara Wu and Eric & …
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… however, newly planted young plants are less likely to require frequent deadheading in their first year of growth. There are several reasons for deadheading. Most gardeners do it … iris ( Iris siberica ), peony ( Paeonia ), and bigleaf ligularia ( Ligularia dentata ). Later in the year, do not deadhead sturdy plants that will hold up to the heavy weight of snow because …
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… bulb foliage yellow and wither before removing it. The leaves manufacture food that is stored in the bulb for next year’s growth. Even braiding the foliage of daffodils can reduce the food … and deer have been a problem. Be sure to reapply after rainfall. Monitor all annual plantings in window boxes and containers. On warm, windy days, hanging baskets will require water every …
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… with baskets or light blankets. Refrigerating tomatoes causes them to lose their flavor. Store in a cool, 60- to 70-degree room for a few days. Begin to harvest late-season squash and early … a second crop of any cool-season lettuces, spinach, peas, radishes, or chard that were planted in August. Continue to snip herbs to use fresh, to dry, or to freeze. If herbs have gone to …
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… patches of black that appear on the trunk under the branches. It is often a multi-stemmed tree in the wild. The gray birch is considered more borer-resistant than the European white birch or … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the birch …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from the collections of the Longenecker … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the …
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… large areas. The flowers are not very showy; brown catkins (male flowers) release their pollen in early spring. The bark is quite handsome; it exfoliates to reveal shades from grayish-brown to … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the …
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… Jeffords and Susan Post, retired Illinois Natural History Survey, co-authors, Exploring Nature in Illinois Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center …
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… such as sourdough bread, and sauerkraut. These foods were not only tasty but very nutritious. In this class you will learn how to prepare fermented foods such as sauerkraut, berries, and …
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