… Q. What are the current recommendations for fertilizing lawns in fall? A. Many gardeners routinely fertilize their lawns in spring, when fall is actually the preferred time. Moderate daytime temperatures, with cool nights and adequate …
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… a wide range of soil types including alkaline soils. A walk around the Garden to view lilacs in bloom is included. The School’s CEUs=3 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator …
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… Discover photographic composition, storytelling, and methods to document the seasonal changes in nature. You will learn depth of field, offset imaging, cropping, and the use of triptychs. We … look at understanding what the camera sees compared with our own natural visual biases. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Tripods are strongly encouraged. FPC fundamental …
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… traces back to the mythological story of Narcissus and his everlasting beauty, which is reflected in the daffodil’s exceptional floral diversity in form, size, and color. The trumpet shape offers a rewarding opportunity to explore form, while …
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… Plants in Print Exhibition Early Botanical Books The earliest printed books illustrate Europe's passionate pursuit of plants. The introduction of the printing press in the fifteenth century sparked an unprecedented enthusiasm for plants. Inspired by some of the … sought a common language. By the eighteenth century, thousands of new plants were arriving in Europe from all parts of the globe, yet there was no universal system for naming and …
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… true native plants do not always provide that, but nativars do. We will define what a nativar is and how to utilize them in your garden to create a more resource-low garden. Then we will look at examples and discuss …
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… mice, or white-footed mice, are among the animals you are most likely to see at the Garden in winter—or at least you may see their tracks. And you might hear the hoot of an owl or see the … woodchucks, 13-lined ground squirrels, and chipmunks. But you can see a lot of activity here in winter, just as in your backyard, if you look for it. Deer mice, like the meadow voles in the … day, Steffen said. They hunt spiders, earthworms, and beetle larvae under the snow. Winter is a great time to observe a number of bird species at the Garden. Cedar waxwing eating …
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… armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ). A fall armyworm has an inverted Y-shape on its head and is found in larger numbers late summer/fall. Adult armyworm moths migrate north to Illinois from southern … Most years, weather conditions and natural predators control armyworms. When the larvae hatch in large numbers, however, they can eat their way across a lawn at an alarming rate. Healthy …
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… research, and expand its highly successful plant-based education programs. The campus is named in honor of Executive Vice President and Director Kris Jarantoski's guiding vision. … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery … from its current 18,000 square feet to more than 55,000 square feet. The structures will have 26 climate-controlled zones compared to the 11 currently in place, and the new outdoor nursery …
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… recent cold and snow have me dreaming of fresh produce from my veggie garden. What can I plant in March? A. It’s not too early to select and purchase onion sets for late March planting. Onion … the varieties ‘Ebenezer’ and ‘Golden Globe’ are recommended for Illinois. Sets may be planted in early spring as soon as the soil is dry enough to work. For green onions, the sets should be placed upright about 1 inch apart and …
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