… Field trip workshops are 45- to 60-minute investigations of NGSS-related phenomena. These are available at 10 a.m. (with a maximum of two simultaneous programs per time slot). Workshops include an indoor lunch space for your group after the workshop. Field trip workshops must be booked a minimum of three weeks … Offerings: Grades preK – K: Discovering Plants Grades How do the parts of a plant help it get the things it needs to grow? Transplant a flowering plant and get ready to take care of it at …
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… Cardinal flower ( Lobelia cardinalis ) is a native perennial considered one of Illinois' Best Plants. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, cardinal flower is blooming at the water's edge of Spider Island, where it can grow in full sun because the soil is constantly moist. Hummingbirds searching for nectar are especially fond of the cardinal flower's tubular red flowers. …
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… sweeter. But they're smaller and smooth-skinned so there's no peeling. This variety lives up to its name...'Jumbo.' The berries weigh up to an ounce each, making each one a two-bite snack. … Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade, though you'll get a better crop in full sun. You will need a male variety nearby for pollination. And plan for frequent pruning and strong support...the vigorous vines are large …
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… flowers with a deep red throat. The flowers face or point slightly upright compared to other varieties producing a more attractive display. This sterile cultivar created by noted … horticulturist, David Tristan, continues to flower even when the corms become crowded – a boon for gardeners who dislike dividing clumps of bulbs. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. Plant in full sun in areas that frequently dry out and get hot. Protect corms from voles, if possible. Hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the …
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… Ginkgo biloba 'Tit' is a lovely little multi-stemmed dwarf tree. It grows only to a height of 10 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has an irregular, … than most Ginkgoes and makes a very pretty small accent or focal point tree. Very nice for a small space or garden. It has the typical beautiful fan shaped green leaves in summer … to deer and is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees. Although this cultivar appears to get a little taller, it is though to be very similar, or even the same as, Ginkgo biloba …
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… roses. It's a vigorous, free-flowering climber with large cup-shaped blooms. Pink buds open to open to a dense globe of soft apricot petals, , turning to cream with touches of pink over … enjoy the heady fragrance. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Spraying against disease may be a good idea, especially if you can't give it full sun or it's crowded too close to other plants for good air circulation. In addition, most growers recommend using fertilizer in spring and …
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… moss, and festive accents on a grapevine base. In this fun, hands-on workshop, learn how to design with natural materials and get tips to keep these low-maintenance air plants alive and thriving. Leave with a beautiful living wreath …
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… Growing plants provides many ways to address aspects of the Next Generation Science Standards. Whether students are home or in the classroom, learn to help them develop an understanding of the scientific process using plants and seeds to set up experiments and compare results. Investigate plant structure and function, needs, …
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… quince and the common flowering quince. It will tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to partial shade) and soil conditions. The peach-pink flowers in the spring give way to fruit that ripens in the fall. The showy yellow fruit is bitter but edible and may be used in …
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… This plant is a Narcissus , named for a beautiful young hunter in Greek mythology who fell in love with his reflection. It is a … bulb, and when flowering is over, you can see the strappy green leaves that provide nutrients for next year's flowers. Las Vegas daffodil ( Narcissus 'Las Vegas') is a trumpet-style daffodil … it was introduced in 1981. The up-facing flowers come into bloom in early spring and will grow to 20 inches in height. Daffodils prefer a position in full sun and are tolerant of the heavier …
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