… time to give a little something back to your garden soil after it has produced so generously for you this past growing season. After removing all the plant material from your bed, cultivate …
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… Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. … November: Nursery rhymes. Read, sing, and retell favorite rhymes with puppets December: Visit the felt figure display of characters from fairy tales and classic children’s stories … Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, …
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… sand where temperatures range between 35 and 50 degrees. Inspect tubers during winter to check for rotted ones (discard) or overly dried ones (lightly sprinkle a little water on them). Dahlia …
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… and ornamental grasses should be cut down after a few freezes rather than left standing for winter interest. Eliminate convenient nesting areas for rodents through proper sanitation. If ornamental grasses are planted next to crabapple trees, … evergreen boughs as mulch on the perennial garden since they also attract rodents looking for winter homes. The productivity of gardens depends on what is done before problems develop. …
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… investigating how and where it takes place, how plants obtain the materials necessary for it to occur, and its products. Students make observations of stomata and compare the stomata … plants. Students discuss their results and draw conclusions about why stomata are important for photosynthesis, how carbon dioxide gets into the plant, and how plants then get the carbon … investigating how and where it takes place, how plants obtain the materials necessary for it to occur, and its products. Students make observations of stomata and compare the stomata …
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… in northern Illinois and at the Garden every winter, but sometimes, we have a banner year for these lovely little birds—with more than 30 visible at one time. Flocks of common redpolls … in some winters, smaller-than-normal seed production forces these birds to fly south looking for food at feeders, in garden plantings, and in the wild. Seed production on trees varies from … seeds. And if snow covers the seeds on trees, these birds have to fly further south to look for food. Places like the Chicago Botanic Garden can offer respite for these northerly visitors …
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… A. There are several reasons why flowering bulbs will produce foliage but few flowers: Need for division: As with many perennials, the center of a clump of daffodil bulbs may lose vigor and …
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… Heather Sherwood, one of our very creative senior horticulturists, to get your own star appeal for the holidays. Heather has selected red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) for its warm, cheery … that all five arms of the star are level and even. Rotate star to double check spacing of the points. Adjust as needed. Use zip ties to secure the base: You’ll see that the base branches … making sure the ties pull to the back of the star. Check again to make sure the star points are level and even. Tighten the zip locks. If you’re using freshly cut wood, remember that …
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… Cards and Gifs for Mom Send mom greetings from the Garden on Mother's Day. Image Link Image Link Image Link …
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… A well-designed outdoor space can do wonders for seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease. But how do these gardens differ from other … of self. There are many measurable health outcomes for seniors and the outdoors. Even a short visit in a garden can lower blood pressure, improve vitamin D absorption, improve stability, and … also pivotal. Creating interesting places to walk with shorter and longer loops, destinations points (such as a water fountain or gazebo), and changing vistas will encourage engagement and …
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