… It can happen pretty much overnight. We ended up managing the problem, but it was scary to start off a season like that. Roses are tricky, prone to a lot of diseases and insect problems. … assignment, for example, would be to check the spirea bushes in the Sensory Garden for aphids. From bagworms… …to rust… …to black spot on roses, Tom Tiddens treats them all. The average home …
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… long and has more than 80% new light installations. Ticket Information Lightscape runs from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m., with the last entry at 8:30 p.m.; the Garden closes every night at 10:30 … Park), and teachers does not apply to Lightscape. Standard Nights: November 14 – 16, 19, 21 – 26, 28 – 30 December 4 – 7, 12 – 14, 18 – 23, 26 – 31 January 2 Off-Peak Nights: November 20 December 3, 9 – 11, 16 – 17 January 1, 3 – 4 21 …
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… (5-10-5 or bulb-specific) over the soil. 5. Water well Soak the area to help bulbs settle and start rooting. 6. Mulch Add a light layer of mulch to slow freezing and support strong root growth. 7. Protect from pests If rodents, deer, or rabbits are a problem, plant pest-resistant bulbs like daffodils, … Mulch Add a light layer of mulch to slow freezing and support strong root growth. 7. Protect from pests If rodents, deer, or rabbits are a problem, plant pest-resistant bulbs like daffodils, …
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… When September comes to the Chicago area, even if it's been warm outside, it’s time to start thinking about moving your houseplants inside. The best time to do this is when … meaning mid- to late September. Before you move everything in, however, there are four quick steps you’ll want to take to help ensure a successful winter of windowsill gardening. … have to? Carefully remove any broken branches, sunburned leaves, or otherwise unsightly growth from your plants. 2. Lightly trim back plants as needed. This step is optional, and you really …
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… contact Ann Halley via email to be placed on a waitlist. How is a nature preschool different from a traditional preschool? The natural world is the catalyst for the curriculum. Daily time … Nature Preschool is a member of the Alliance for Early Childhood and a member of Natural Start Alliance. … The Chicago Botanic Garden’s nature-based, developmentally appropriate … contact Ann Halley via email to be placed on a waitlist. How is a nature preschool different from a traditional preschool? The natural world is the catalyst for the curriculum. Daily time …
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… about our program history, job-training mission, and growing practices. All proceeds from the tour fees help fund the education and job-training initiatives of Windy City Harvest. … Harvest farm sites . Tours can be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. from March through November, depending on availability. Preregistration is required for all group … about our program history, job-training mission, and growing practices. All proceeds from the tour fees help fund the education and job-training initiatives of Windy City Harvest. …
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… If you’ve thought about delving into gardening but don’t know quite where to start, you’re in the right place. Any kind of gardening—whether you want to grow houseplants or … to empty the container in autumn, and store it in a garage, shed or basement to prevent it from cracking. Raised Beds Perhaps you’d like to start growing herbs, vegetables, or a create a … by 4-foot raised bed or a small metal trough? You can purchase a raised bed or make your own from rot-resistant cedar planks. The initial cost is the bed, the potting mix to fill it, the …
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… serves as an introduction to phenology and project Budburst, and will prepare students to start collecting data. In this activity students learn how to use the Budburst website, begin to … serves as an introduction to phenology and project Budburst, and will prepare students to start collecting data. In this activity students learn how to use the Budburst website, begin to …
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… It’s that subtle shift that you feel as the days click on, and we are led farther away from the beloved fall season. The days continue to get shorter, and the sun doesn’t seem to shine … be caused by a lack of light. Most people with seasonal affective disorder have symptoms that start in the fall and continue through the winter months, which in the Midwest, can seem … like to incorporate a garden walk as part of the session. The students, teachers, and I take a quick (and if it’s cold, very quick) walk around the school gathering small acorns and pine cones …
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… in/excited for this summer at Urban Garden Lab? I'm most excited for cooking on Thursday from produce received from Daley Plaza. What is a fun or surprising fact about you? I'm scared of frogs and I love red … plants onsite, recognize disease, pests, and the methods to contain remove them. I want to start an herbal business or a juice bar; to grow my own food and share it with others in my …
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