… Ask any of our horticulturists to name the most important job in their gardens right now and they’ll all answer the same way: … hate, focusing on the top ten weeds most commonly found in gardens in the Chicago area. What is a weed? Essentially, it’s a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to be. Weeds are … those who forget to wear gloves and goggles while removing it. Like all weeds, buckthorn is best removed when small. Dig the plant up entirely. Not sure if that sapling is a buckthorn? …
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… Soon after, the boxes arrive at the Roberti Community House in nearby Waukegan. From grower to giver, this lifeline is set in motion each Wednesday to help feed the neediest families. “Many of our families are living paycheck to paycheck and …
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… Events Lightscape Preview Thursday, November 12, 2020 Please save the date. More information to come. Contact Linda Pedian for details: (847) 835-6833. Fall Bulb Festival Bulb Sale October … of daffodils, tulips, crocus, and specialty bulbs tempt gardeners at the annual Bulb Sale. Buy mums, asters, peonies, potted amaryllis, paperwhite narcissus, and “Bulb Boost,” too. Expert … to answer questions and offer tips. All proceeds benefit the Chicago Botanic Garden. The sale is presented by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. All Aboard! Friday, …
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… During long stretches of hot days with no rain, it’s tricky to figure out how and what to water. Our experts have some watering tips for your summer garden … of Mother Nature. Of course the weather creates exceptions to the rule. The regular rule is 1 inch of water when daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s Fahrenheit. If temperatures soar … County, plastic rain barrels are available through the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District website . In Lake County, visit the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County website for plastic rain …
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… for this introductory webinar where you’ll hear about Budburst’s research projects, learn how to participate, and have any questions answered by the Budburst team. Budburst is a community science project hosted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Anyone can participate in … projects that focus on plants, climate change, and plant-animal interactions. All you have to do is observe plants near you. Register now …
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… sounds far away, the bird—an eastern screech-owl—could likely be right above your head (that is, if you are out in the middle of the woods at night). A year-round, common resident of … be lurking in a small tree cavity during the day, snoozing while waiting for its evening foray to your back porch light to catch a moth. The eastern screech-owl comes in two color morphs-red … of their own. The female lays four to five white, round eggs and incubates them for about 26 days. The male brings her food when she’s on the eggs and also after they hatch. She breaks up …
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… credits are used by teachers for relicensing or recertification and not for application to a degree program or initial certification. Requirements vary by state and district; therefore, … your intent to take the course for credit at the beginning of class. The CSM credit paperwork is course specific. You will receive directions for submitting CSM credit-related paperwork and … course, you may request an official transcript online via their Teacher Enhancement Program website . One month following completion of the course, you may send the Request for Transcript …
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… 'Aqua Velva' is a large (28 inches tall, 26 inches wide) hosta with puckered blue-green leaves. Its white flowers are lightly fragrant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… This large (26 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta features bright gold leaves with a piecrust margin. 'Jimmy Crack Corn' is a seedling of H . 'Piedmont Gold.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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