This week... Recycle your veggies!

Did you know you can regrow various vegetables/herbs from scraps in your kitchen?   Carrot tops, beets, basil, green onions, celery and lettuce are just a few such herbs/vegetables.   Rather than toss those ends out, read below to see how you can grow them again!

Basil   Cut plants leaving 4 inches of the stem at the top. Strip leaves from the stem, but leave those at the top. Place them in water in a sunny spot. When roots grow to about 2 inches, plant them in soil for a new basil plant.

Romaine or Butter Lettuce  Use the bottom stump of the Romaine lettuce head and place it in a bowl/glass with water just touching the bottom of the stump. Put it on a windowsill. You will see growth in just a few days Harvesting can take place in just a couple of weeks.

Celery  Place in water, like the lettuce. Once the leaves start sprouting, plant in soil (after a week to 10 days).

Green Onions  Leave about an inch attached to the roots at the bottom of the plant (the white part). Place them in a small glass with a little water. In a few days, you'll have all new scallions.

Carrots & Beets  Cut the top off a beet or a carrot and put it in a shallow tray of water. The greens will start to grow, which you can use in salads, or plant in the soil for a longer harvest.

BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS UPDATE We’re excited to announce the Spring Garden opening date will be Saturday, May 1!  *  Starting May 1, the fee booth will be open from 8am to 7pm daily, including weekends.  *  The Education and Visitor Center will be open 9-4pm daily, including weekends.  *  All CDC guidelines will continue to remain in place at this time. The Education and Visitor Center is currently open. Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MASKS ARE REQUIRED!

The FBBG Gift Shop Opening will also be Saturday, May 1. Gift Shop hours will be: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm.  Closed Monday & Tuesday. Masks Required. Maximum 6 guests at a time.

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