… is best. 3. Removing Cut the tomato ‘around the equator’ and squeeze out the seeds and ‘goo’ in to a strainer over the kitchen sink. Run cold water over and use your fingers to try and … The top of the refrigerator is a great place for this. 6. Drying When dry, scrape the seed in to an envelope labeled with the variety and the date for storage. If the seeds stick to the coffee filter, simply fold the whole thing up and store in the envelope. The filter itself can be planted; it will disintegrate. 7. Storing Store your …
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… Simplicity is critical in creating a striking Instagram photo. Here are some tips to help you reduce distractions and bring focus to your pictures. The most important thing to keep in mind when photographing for Instagram is that your photo will be viewed at a relatively small … Nature is full of beautiful detail, intricate patterns, and delicate textures. However, keep in mind that once a picture is posted, the subtlety and tiny details of the subject matter may be …
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… Chicago artists have been busy in their studios creating installations with uplifting messages to welcome visitors to the … six-point stars, like those on the Chicago flag, that “represent the pride and promise we feel in our community and home.” And Michael Young’s Night Birds, with their neon-lit feathers and … to cut out paper stars of various sizes to determine the project’s scale. “It felt whimsical in the moment,” said the Design Museum of Chicago’s founder and executive director. “It felt like …
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… black eyebrows dance when he talks, bringing to mind the woolly bear caterpillars abundant in the fall. A playfulness—tinged with the macabre—also shows in the jack-o-lantern characters Obenchain created for HallowFest, the Garden’s former … celebration of Halloween. Riley Obenchain poses with some enormous jack-o-lantern fodder in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Obenchain’s ghoulish, yet somehow gallant, …
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… to do. (It’s also a way to use up some of those 20-year-old spices that are languishing in your kitchen cabinet!) MATERIALS White glue in a squeeze bottle Construction paper Dried herbs and spices, whole or ground Salt and water in a small dish, with a paint brush Markers, crayons, or colored pencils Work over a large paper …
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… In case you missed it, the International Herb Association has named tarragon the herb of the … and flavonoids—antioxidants and chemoprotectors—help neutralize the carcinogens found in smoke. “I do love smoked fish,” says Tankersley. “Please let there be driftwood available!” Beautiful in bloom, dill is delicious as a fresh herb, or use the seeds as part of a pickle. Dill is also …
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… partners—the four “P’s,” if you will—enable many older gardeners to carry on. Keeping active in the garden is what our volunteers love best. There is no better place to start than … few minutes to limber up your joints, especially your back and legs, before you start working in the garden. You will be much more comfortable if your muscles are warmed up. Surprising them … to protect your skin. That means sunscreen, a hat, gloves, and loose, light clothing. Invest in a pair of really good gloves that you will keep on no matter what the task. Cuts and abrasions …
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… Healing Environments Ambassadors Learning Through Horticulture (HEALTH) internship launched in April 2019. The program connects high school students, their schools, and families to the … videography, environmental stewardship, and landscape design. A new session starts in spring 2021. HEALTH interns constructing raised beds outside the entrance of the Instituto … for healthy living. While our summer field trips reveal the role of urban agriculture in building stronger communities and improving access to healthy foods, HEALTH’s project-based …
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… over these last 12 years. I arrived at the Garden just after 3 a.m.—my headlights reflecting in eyes of the raccoons who call our 385 acres home—and was let in by the third-shift security officers who keep the Garden safe at night. At the Semitropical Greenhouse, I met outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak, “Titan Tim,” and we breathed in the plant’s horrible, wonderful smell. Tom Zombolo, senior director, facilities and …
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… conditions are ideal for the butterflies, and you can find them roosting or drying their wings in the post-rain sun—another excellent opportunity to take pictures of their ventral wings. You are also likely to find them flying around and basking in the heavy, humid air. Malachite ( Siproeta stelenes ) drying its wings after a heavy rain … cyane ) A white morpho (Morpho polyphemus) imago drying its wings shortly after eclosing in the early morning Hot, humid days: On sunny summer days, Butterflies & Blooms can be …
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