… Kris Jarantoski Campus The July 2014 groundbreaking for a new tree nursery on the Kris Jarantoski Campus. Donate Maintaining and redefining … 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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… systems during the summer or school year? Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for a day of focused learning, as we share the program’s fourteen year history, lessons learned, … and how to implement it Planning and programming meaningful field trips How to foster a safe environment in which students of all abilities can grow, including implementing team … and how to implement it Planning and programming meaningful field trips How to foster a safe environment in which students of all abilities can grow, including implementing team …
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… powerful reactions in the human brain. Information about scent not only travels to the brain for identification, but also travels to the limbic system, the brain's emotion and memory bank. … the bulbs and install them this fall. Hyacinths Blooms in April/May Although they bloom for just a short time in spring, they're worth that narrow window for their outstanding, head-turning scents. Even a small patch of Dutch hyacinths like Hyacinthus …
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… Garden has many examples of hardy hydrangeas. They are a wonderful choice when you are looking for a flowering shrub for a partly shaded or sunny, moist area of your garden. Several varieties have an exfoliating or … flowerheads belong to the Hydrangea paniculata group — 'Grandiflora', 'Tardiva' or 'Unique'. For a coarser, more naturalistic look, the oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia . Hydrangea …
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… in the garden to make next spring’s work easier? A. Here are some general recommendations for tasks to do now to prepare for next spring: Check trees and shrubs for winter pruning while they are dormant. Protect shrubs from winter damage from heavy snow load …
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New! Before factory farms and processed foods, people ate traditionally prepared nutrient-dense foods, such as sourdough bread, fermented sauerkraut, and bone broth. These foods were not only tasty but very nutritious, and people were relatively free of modern diseases. In this class, you will learn how to prepare fermented foods such as sauerkraut, berries, and cultured salsa; and bone broth, …
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Join us after school this winter as we take on pies in the ITW Kitchen. Ages 10 – 14 ITW Kitchen 3, Learning Center …
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Is it possible to turn your love of flower and garden photography into a viable career path? Yes, provided you have a clear understanding about how to turn your passion into a business. This intensive workshop will outline the techniques and strategies that will help aspiring professional photographers start and build their business. Allen Rokach will give participants valuable insights using his …
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… Saving your own tomato seeds is an enjoyable and economical way to prepare for the future while preserving a part of the past. Here are some simple instructions for saving your own tomato seeds — and some reasons why standard varieties make a better seed source than hybrid strains. Waiting for the Ripe Time The gel that surrounds the tomato seed contains chemicals that prevent seed …
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