… Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) outline the core science and engineering principles for students and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops … across all offered ages, making our field trips valuable educational experiences year-round for any curriculum. Below is a list of our Guided Programs and the standards codes that are met … Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) outline the core science and engineering principles for students and teachers across Illinois public and private schools. Our hands-on workshops …
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… Whether you’re a tomato expert or just getting started, there’s something here for you. Join us as we follow this May’s tomato plant give-away, Fred’s Tie-Dye ( Solanum … of heirloom tomato varieties with known dwarf tomato varieties to provide the starting point for an array of new, stable, open-pollinated (non-hybrid) dwarf growing tomato varieties. It’s … on the Garden’s Facebook page : Post photos of the tomatoes in your garden Tell your secrets for raising healthy tomato plants Share your favorite tomato recipes Trade tips on supporting …
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… As summer winds down you may be thinking about stowing your shovel and other tools for the season. (But don’t stow that rake—the leaves won’t be falling just yet.) Before you clean … good time to find them on sale. The Basics Just getting started? Invest in a few good tools for digging, weeding, pruning, and watering. Inexpensive gardening tools have a short life. They … often bend, break or rust. Well-made tools may cost more, but with maintenance, they’ll last for years. And, if you’re already growing flowers, veggies, or herbs, what gardener couldn’t use …
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… just a bit of effort, you can make your holiday table warm and inviting—and a worthy backdrop for your meal. Nancy Clifton, former program specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, shared … hack is to trim one flower with pruners and remove foliage at the bottom of the stem. Place that flower in the mason jar vase. If you’re happy with the height, remove the flower and … Pumpkin Planters Add a natural look to your table with pumpkin succulent centerpieces. The best part? You can repurpose and eat parts of them when you’re done. Gather the basic tools and …
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… Check tomatoes in pots every morning and evening in midsummer heat. A splitter attachment for your spigot can divert water to two (or more) hoses, while also controlling water pressure. Tips for using a soaker hose Use shorter hoses, and more of them. Even if your home can supply water … to the bed later in the season? Make sure you uncover your hose before digging. Looking for one-on-one tomato assistance? Contact our Plant Information Service for a personal diagnosis …
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… guards those secrets. We leaf-peepers can only watch in wonder. The Perfect Ingredients for Fall Color For maximum fall color, a tree must be healthy and well watered. It also needs an ideal … and wood shelter, built in the manner of a Civilian Conservation Corps project, marks a good place for a future adventure and walk in the woods . It's Color to the Right, Color to the Left …
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… not just in May, but in February. Yes, now is the time to start planning and planting for an uplifting display of blooms—the early risers—that can grace your home landscape from late … important, these early bloomers provide protein-rich nectar and pollen—the first fresh food for hungry bees that emerge on a sunny day after a long winter. As their name implies, snowdrops … purple, and white, often poke their heads above a shallow blanket of snow on sunny days. Place them in planting beds near a walkway so that you can enjoy their cheery bright flowers on a …
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… in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and perfectly drained soil media. In summer place outdoors so that the plant will experience diurnal temperature fluctuations (changes … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… soil and would be well-suited to rain gardens and pond edges. It also makes a wonderful plant for a mixed border blending especially well with native plants such as grasses. The flowers are … to birds and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The flower heads can be retained for winter for both their visual interest but also for food and shelter for wildlife. Archived Copy: This …
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… fungi are plant pathogens . In large forests that extend miles, older trees die to make way for new trees—it is a natural part of the life cycle. Forest fungi help this regeneration to take place. Finally, many mushrooms and similar fungi form beneficial symbioses with trees such as pines and oaks termed mycorrhiza (Greek for fungus root). Neither plant nor fungus can survive without the other. Trees provide energy in …
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