… observations of the natural world. From the “necking” battles of mate-hungry giraffes to the breathtaking beauty of millions of monarch butterflies at rest, their stunning images and … most unusual encounters. Their background as entomologists and their photographic eyes merge to create illuminating eyewitness accounts of the startling diversity of life that shares our …
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… the difference the process of brining has on meat, and take home a batch of sage-garlic brine to use at home. Taste and take home recipes for spicy ribeye with salsa butter and chicken … In addition, participants will mix up batches of provençal herb rub and fragrant chili rub to put the sizzle in their grilled vegetables and meat dishes all summer long. Mary Kay Gill, …
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… New! Open up to onions at this lunchtime demonstration cooking class featuring seasonal vegetables with notes … for harvesting or selecting at the store, preparation tips, and basic cooking methods. Learn to celebrate bright colors, unique textures, and fresh tastes. Onions are among the most powerful …
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… in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? A. Tomato transplants are extremely sensitive to weather and moisture. They will often drop their blossoms if temperatures drop below 55 degrees, if there are too many heavy rains or if there are frequent dry winds. Try to resist planting tomato plants in your garden too early. The Garden recommends setting …
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… 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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… onion. In Chicago-area gardens, the ornamental onions producing rhizomes are better adapted to our heavy soils that often get excessively wet during periodic rainy periods. Plant in full … crowding, shading, or disturbing the plant for several years. It will slowly increase in size to form a beautiful display. Honeybees in particular are fond of onion flowers, but close …
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