… Q. I would like to grow asparagus. How do I get started? A. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable crop that can be planted as soon as the ground … without forcing the plant to push through 6 inches of soil all at once. Growth will be spindly for the first couple of years. Plan to harvest in year three when the diameter of the stems is …
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… Get ready for summer grilling with enhanced flavors in the form of spice rubs and marinades in this cooking … 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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… thrive on a windowsill in winter as well as in the summer garden. Most herbs require four to six hours of sun or 14 hours of supplemental light daily, and a south or southwest exposure is best. All herbs except basil perform best next to a cool windowpane. Many herbs, such as thyme, … sphagnum moss and water. Covering pots with a plastic bag or glass plate keeps seeds moist for germination. Seed-grown herbs won't produce large plants, but the young plants are just as …
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… The holidays will soon be upon us. When it comes to the gardeners in your life, there are plenty of gift-giving ideas. An avid gardener can never … plants, tools, books, or other items to make the garden a work of art. Stumped about what to get? Here are a dozen suggestions to inspire you. Books There are many field guides to help … and your gardener will be good to grow. Find more ideas at the Garden Shop on your next visit. Nina Koziol is a garden writer and horticulturist who lives and gardens in Palos Park, …
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… of a creamy white center collared in bright strawberry red, DOUBLE DELIGHT® is easy to spot from a distance. This award-winning hybrid tea rewards closer viewing with its strong, spicy fragrance. Like most hybrid teas, it produces one flower per stem, so you get nice long stems for cutting. Give it full sun, rich soil with good drainage, and enough space for good air …
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… ( Rosa x odoratus 'Viridiflora') was a byproduct of hybrizations done in the 1840's on the way to developing hybrid tea roses. It is a cross between Rosa chinensis and Rosa gigantea . The … age. If you want a showy fragrant rose in your garden, this is not a good choice. It does make for a conversation piece. The plants reach about three feet tall. Since it is not fully hardy, we …
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… the 50 or so couples who got engaged last year at our holiday event Lightscape. So we got to thinking about romantic spots on our 385 acres and heart-fluttering engagement moments. … Hubert Malott Japanese Garden . That's what we're talking about. Sure, there’s something to be said about just waiting for the right moment. But it doesn’t hurt to scout out a memorable place. More hot spots to pop …
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… Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, offers a step-by-step guide to creating a one-of-a-kind terrarium filled with your favorite plants and personal touches. … fish bowl, or something similar. Use a tightly closed, clear glass or plastic container to retain the most humidity. Open containers also work, but will require more frequent watering. … to complete the look you are trying to create. Create a miniature landscape or theme. Caring for your terrarium Watering : Water until moistened after planting, being careful not to let …
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… Terminal clusters (to 4” long) of mildly fragrant, pure white flowers with fringe-like petals bloom in late spring … some perfect flowers. Male flowers are slightly showier. Female flowers (if fertilized) give way to clusters of olive-like fruits (each to 1/2”long) which ripen to a dark bluish black in late summer/fall and are a good food source for birds and wildlife. Lustrous …
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… Iris which stands 30 inches high and blooms in midseason. Louisiana Irises are native to the bayous and wetlands of the Gulf Coast where they thrive on moist soil, and partial shade. … with distinctive gold markings in the center. The Louisiana hybrids are often hardy all the way north to Canada. Louisiana Irises typically bloom after both Siberian and Tall Bearded Irises have finished for the season. The flowers are excellent for cutting and are attractive to hummingbirds while …
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