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Oh samara, your samara

  • Golf Course Trees
  • May 12, 2012
This time of the year in Chicago, trees are producing buds and seeds. Samara is other than the abbreviation for samarium, which is element #62 in...
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Flower Show reaches high at downtown Chicago store

If looking for something to do during Spring Break or to get into a Spring mood, stop in Macy’s on State Street in Chicago.Opened March 27...
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Spring is in the air even with snow on the way

  • will my trees survive the winter
  • February 18, 2011
The cashier noticed me staring out the off into space, as I looked out the window at BlocksCountry Market. “Enjoy the warm weather while it...
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Taste sweet treats and learn their plant origins at Sweet Saturdays

  • Chicago Park Conservatory
  • January 10, 2011
"The Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are excited to celebrate the return of Sweet Saturdays,” said...
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Purify & breathe easy

Breathe easy: Purify the air around you in your home or office with houseplants. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, chemicals from...
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Sunrise over a field of soybeans in Hampshire Illinois

Good morning World! From Hampshire, Illinois!These pictures were taken at dawn, Sunday, September 26th, 2010The sky was bright red, blues, purples...
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Cloning plants in your windowsill

With the recent hubbub about cloning, (three mice cloned in Spain), it probably never occurred to you that you could actually carry out this...
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Poisonous plants for greyhounds

In no time at all spring will have sprung. With the change in seasons come some pretty, but potentially hazardous, plants. Keep your hounds safe...
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Be sure your yard is pet-friendly for your chihuahua(s) and other pets

  • pet friendly gardens and yards for the chihuahua
  • September 9, 2011
As the owner of pets, you are aware that they are very inquisitive creatures. Just as with farm animals, dogs and cats love to graze outdoors. They...
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Do Your Part: Mother's Day Gifts that are Good for Mother Earth

The big day is approaching - do you have your Mother’s Day gift? This week, I’m sharing some unique ways to Do Your Part and show the...
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