… Q. What is the recommended fertilizer for a small aquatic tub garden? A. A balanced formula of 10-10-10 … as well as any flowering lily or lotus in your tub. Slow-release fertilizer tablets are quick and easy. They also help to prevent the accumulation of algae, which can be a problem with …
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… the hospital, National Jewish Health. After I got the call, I looked into the hospital, which is known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and related disorders. In the … of potential allergens they were testing, including Thujopsis , a rare evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. A hospital official began the search for the plant with a colleague of mine at the Denver Botanic Gardens. …
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… Hay-scented fern is a non-flowering fern perennial. It gets its common name from its leaves, which smell like new … forming large colonies. In the fall it turns a delicate yellow. A native to the Midwest, it is best used as a ground cover or an understory. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
Dutchman's pipe vine gets its name from the unusually shaped flowers often hidden by its large heart-shaped leaves. This eastern USA native grows in rich bottomland soils, and in the garden can quickly cover a 20-foot …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… use the keys to identify the plants that they will be collecting data on for Budburst. This is an outdoor activity, but can also be done inside on collected or purchased flowers/plants. … alternate), leaf complexity (simple vs. compound), leaf shape, and leaf margins. This activity is in preparation for part 2, a study of local forest succession. Students practice identifying leaves on trees around their school. Is the Environment Really Changing? A Study of Local Forest Preserve Succession : Students …
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… Composing quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes …
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… plant thrives in the heat and humidity of Chicago summers (nice to know at least one species is enjoying Chicago's often humid summer). This cultivar is highly disease resistant and attracts bees and butterflies. It's a great, quick growing choice to fill in holes where less heat-tolerant plants have ‘melted’ out. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… it! Pumpkin Project Get the whole family involved in this fun activity. Give pumkins a quick coat of non-toxic water-based paint; then glue on decorations. Note that the glued-on items … it! Pumpkin Project Get the whole family involved in this fun activity. Give pumkins a quick coat of non-toxic water-based paint; then glue on decorations. Note that the glued-on items …
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This semi-woody plant, a "dieback shrub," grows quickly to 3 to 6 feet in full sun and well drained soil. It has bluish-green, trifoliate, clover-like leaves. Its branches arch gracefully and are loaded with rosy-purple, pea-like flowers in August and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… it all: lackluster moods, low energy, and even mild depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder is defined as depression associated with late autumn and winter, thought to be caused by a lack … 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 to add more interest to the …
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