… rich purple flowers on tall spikes that attract all kinds of pollinating insects in addition to migrating hummingbirds. The fuzzy green leaves on this cultivar are splashed with a … waterings in a location where the butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds that are attracted to the flowers can be easily seen and enjoyed. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… species and can reach a height of 5’ with a spread of 10’. It can be trained with a support to give it more height or allowed to spread its weeping branches. It prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and will even tolerate full shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind. It can be pruned heavily in the spring for hedging. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green leaves on strong stems. The exceptionally large flowers are particularly subject to damage from strong winds and should be sited in the garden with this in mind. Plant this tulip in full sun and in well- drained soil that dries in the summer to encourage repeat blooms. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this unusual zinnia cultivar. Plant this zinnia in full sun and in moderate soils, and water to establish seedlings and thereafter only during droughts. It thrives during warm summer days. Zinnias benefit from a little "elbow room" to allow air movement around the leaves and so decrease the incidence of downy and powdery …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Slow cookers provide multiple benefits to home chefs. In this cooking class, learn time-saving techniques to enjoy delicious simmered-in flavors. See how economical slow cooking can be as less-expensive …
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… Learn to animate your botanical landscape painting with the addition of figures. This will bring your paintings to life by incorporating interest, storytelling, and perspective. Students can work in any media. …
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… Discover how to make the most of the fresh and bountiful produce found at your local farmers’ market in this cooking class inspired by cookbook author Deborah Madison. Learn how to make a basic vegetable stock, properly cook rice, and techniques for simmering and braising. …
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… amendment for all your plantings, both indoors and outdoors. In this class, you will learn how to do vermiculture (composting with worms) in your own home. It’s a simple and efficient way to turn your kitchen waste into an outstanding amendment for your soil or anything you may be …
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… New! In this cooking class, learn how to create an oven-based tandoori platter—a mixed grill of fresh vegetables and meats. Featured … from the platter. Enjoy a generous sampling of dishes made in class and take some home to share. Shilipi Saxena, culinary instructor ITW Kitchen, Learning Center …
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… tail instead of a pointed tail, like a mourning dove. They are light brown, similar to the mourning dove with a black crescent shaped band around the back of the neck. The primary … than the rest of the wing, so gives a dark wing tip appearance. These birds were introduced to this country in the 70’s and are now found over most of the United States. …
Type: Birding
