… Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, students learn that climate change affects people in different … systems and human civilization. Students then choose a region of the world and investigate how this country or area has been affected. Students present their research to the class. The unit … use their research to create a presentation, poster, newsletter, or letter to a government official. Students present their research to the class. Activity 4.3: Calculating Your Ecological …
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… This is a dwarf evergreen cultivar that will grow to a height of 6’ and a width of 4’. It has … a coppery color in cold weather. It will tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as it is well-drained and slightly acidic. It prefers full sun and partial shade. …
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… The King is a large hosta featuring blue green leaves with irregular creamy margins. Hostas are shade … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several …
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… Q. What is the best way to take care of plants growing in containers? A. Plants growing in containers require a … containers, such as terra cotta, will quickly wick water out of the soil and are best used for plants that do not require full sun and that can be situated in part shade to shade …
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… best things about visiting (and working at!) the Chicago Botanic Garden: you get great ideas for your own garden. I put one of them to work in my new "all vegetable" front yard garden this weekend. Horticulture program specialist Nancy Clifton faced the challenge of labeling … the paint stirrers and get out the chalkboard paint! The photos are testament to how easy it is: assemble a pile of paintable wooden markers-to-be, scrub-brush lightly under running water, …
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… Q. What should I do to prepare my gardening tools for winter storage? A. After raking the last leaf and tossing the final faded flower into the … that your tools will be safe and ready to use come spring, and extends the useful life of what is often a significant monetary investment. Digging, cultivating, and raking tools should first … need to be cleaned and prepared for storage according to the manufacturers’ instructions. This can be done by the individual gardener or by the machine dealer’s service department. An …
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… Roberto Burle Marx Roberto Burle Marx May 26 – September 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Joutras Gallery Burle Marx (1909–94), the Brazilian artist and landscape architect, is known for championing the use of native plants from Brazil and for modernist landscape designs … – 7 p.m. Joutras Gallery Burle Marx (1909–94), the Brazilian artist and landscape architect, is known for championing the use of native plants from Brazil and for modernist landscape designs …
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… The holidays will soon be here and one way to celebrate the season is with a floral arrangement or two. Placed on a kitchen or dining room table, a coffee table, … Choose a color and let it guide the process.” Backyard Foraging Don’t overlook your garden for sources of seed heads, pods, dried leaves, and colorful stems. Red-twig dogwood or curly … wild thyme. And rosemary works really well in winter arrangements.” The best part? You can do this ahead of time, arranging the tablescape the night before or the morning of a party before …
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… Share your #Lightscape Glow Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY. A … a 1-year Garden membership, four tickets to a 2020 ticketed event at the Garden, gift card for Garden Café, gift card for Garden Shop. The prize cannot be resold, transferred for value, or … Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. …
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