… will now send up leaves. Allow the flower stalk to yellow and wither before removing it from the bulb. Keep bulb and leaves in bright light and continue with normal watering. After May … October 15, bring the bulb inside for its resting period. If leaves have yellowed, remove them from the bulb. If they are still green, allow them to yellow before removing them from the bulb. … bloom for months in a bright window when provided with even moisture, occasional misting, and quick removal of spent blossoms. The plant can be taken outside to a partially shaded spot in the …
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… the North Branch Trail of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) extends 20 miles north from Chicago. The Chicago Botanic Garden has long been a destination for riders who begin and end … Lake Cook Road on the roadway. The Garden, in partnership with the FPCC and with major funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, and … North Branch Trail with the Green Bay Trail at the Braeside Metra station in Highland Park. From that point, the path meanders down the south side of Lake Cook Road to the Garden entrance. …
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… for several hours—when Alice the Amorphophallus bloomed in September 2015, the scent lasted from about 10 p.m. to about 6 a.m. Said to smell like decaying flesh—from whence its common name derives—the corpse flower releases a blast of scent upon opening, a … now.” The smell attracts the insects…that become unwitting carriers of pollen…that is moved from one titan to another…so that fertilization can happen and the plant can reproduce. Read more …
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… 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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… the tree. Spores overwinter on fallen leaves on the ground and are released in the spring to start the cycle all over again. Damage Although unsightly, apple scab rarely kills a tree. …
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