… your garden or loathe seeing them, we have some tips for keeping your plants and veggies safe from rabbits. But try to regard rabbits as Beatrix Potter did—remembering Flopsy, Mopsy, … that is 4 feet high and bury it at least 6 inches deep. Bend the top foot of the fence away from the garden like a security fence, so that they can’t climb or jump over it. Other ideas … festival signifies the beginning of spring and the renewal of life–and in the old days, the start of new planting. The event is all about family togetherness, auspicious food, festivals, …
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… we build a terrarium and give a few extra tips for success. video link Let's build the layers (from the bottom up): First, select a container such as a glass bottle, glass vase or bowl, … the most humidity. Open containers also work, but will require more frequent watering. 1. Start with a layer of coarse sand or pebbles, usually no more than 2 inches deep. 2. Cut a sheet … side-shoot growth that will help fill out the plants. Be sure to remove all trimmed vegetation from the terrarium when complete. As the plants mature, it may become necessary to remove certain …
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… cloves that grow in a single circle around a central woody stem. The cloves range in flavor from mild to strong and spicy. Hard-neck garlic is very cold-tolerant but has a short shelf life … for pesto and use them on pasta. Planting Choose a spot with six or more hours of full sun from spring through summer. Plant the cloves in fertile, well-drained soil, placing them 3 to 4 … to turn yellow and fall over—a sign the garlic is dry and ready for harvest. When the leaves start to yellow, stop watering the plants. In the Chicago area, harvest time is usually in July. …
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… a recent Chicago Botanic Garden horticultural therapy session that provided a soothing break from caring for her husband, a veteran. Something as simple as potting a plant brought tears to … main campus hosts on-site programming for a wide variety of groups. But the outreach programs from the Windy City Harvest campus on Chicago’s West Side fill a void for those unable to make … Plus, the plants themselves inspire connections. “It’s a very organic way for conversation to start flowing, and it’s a low-stress environment already, because you’re dealing with plants,” …
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… leaves of these medium-sized trees smell sweet—a bit like brown sugar or cotton candy—as they start to decompose. Birches ( Betula ) of several species—gray birch, sweet birch, paper … steps. There, landscape architect Dan Kiley created a mini-forest of birches to be marveled at from both inside and outside the building as the foliage turns. If you need a shrub rather than … larch—are deciduous conifers with needles that burst into bright yellow color before they fall from the tree. Dogwoods are planted to transition from yellow to orange to red at the top of the …
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… Herb Beverages There's a renewed interest in using homegrown herbs in beverages that range from hot or iced tea to smoothies and cocktails. It saves money, it's easy, and it's satisfying. … of flavorful tea. And you control the quality—you’ll know that the herbs you grow are free from pesticides, preservatives, and artificial flavors or colors. Hold the Caffeine All … is used, the oils evaporate and the flavor is lost. Brew It If you are using fresh herbs, start by lightly bruising the leaves to release the aromatic oils. Gently crush them in a clean …
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… so their bloom now coincides with our colder months. Although the tiny flowers can range from yellow, orange, and pink, it is the red- and white-flowering varieties that tend to dominate … Some cut the arching green stem back to a healthy node in the hopes that a new stem will arise from that cut. Others wait until the entire stem yellows and then cut it off at the base. …
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… spider plant outside and see how it fares over the next few weeks. Who knows, maybe I’ll even start a vegetable container. Stay tuned! Spider plant ( Chlorophytum comosum ) Loving its new …
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