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  • … This tall grass evolved to live in the cool damp moor areas of norther Europe and Asia. Cordoba moor grass makes a strong …
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  • … the winter. It is non-flowering, but it occasionally produces berry-like seed cones. Resistant to deer, it can be used as a ground cover. …
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  • … Breathe deeply while moving and stretching to release tension and balance the body. Then settle into a restorative posture and practice yoga …
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  • … flower walk, is hiding its still-ripening treasures below long, tapered leaves. Growing just 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, this container-grown tree is protected from late-spring frosts that …
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  • … a fruit? What is the difference between a fern and a moss? Dive deep into the botanic world to explore the importance of plants in our lives, scientific taxonomy and classification, plant …
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  • … chickpeas are an adaptable ingredient that can easily become the star of the show. Learn to make three scrumptious dishes including fried falafel, masabacha, and Moroccan chickpea and …
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  • … Delight your taste buds and fill your pantry all at once with useful skills that you can apply to all your favorite fruits.  Emily Paster, cookbook author and blogger ITW Kitchen 3, Learning …
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  • … tulip in full sun and in moist, well-drained soils in the fall in locations that are not prone to strong winds; make sure this tulip is protected from herbivores. …
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  • … in attracting flies that pollinate the flowers as they lay their eggs in what appears to be a dead animal. This native of southern Africa is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region …
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  • … upright plants. Almost black stems support the dark green leaves, making this cultivar easy to identify in a crowd of asters. Butterflies, honeybees, etc. can't resist the nectar and …
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