… For Earth Day this year, take some time to appreciate the rich soil that covers our planet and … seed bank. The basic directions for a soil seed bank are very simple: dig up a cup of soil, place it in a container, place in a warm location, keep it moist, and watch to see what grows. That’s it! If you want to …
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… Garden members can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to our e-book system. Read books online … One of the great treasures of the … Garden members can borrow books online . All you need is your unique membership number for full access to our e-book system. Read books online …
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… Many students I know struggle to find a good idea for science fair projects and sometimes wait until the last minute to do their experiments. We in … Gather three or more small plates, depending on how many ways you will be treating your seeds. Place a folded wet paper towel on the plate. Place ten seeds on the wet paper towel. You can use more seeds—the more you have, the more …
Type: Blog
… ourselves and completely unknown in our own gardens. Is it the knowledge that this semi-wild place is only a remnant of what once covered northeastern Illinois and much of the Midwest? Or, … it’s at its prime, is a desire to pay respect to the land and reconnect with our own heritage. For whatever reason one walks in the Prairie this season, it will delight all—children, … by water—the bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, and insect life find a plentiful source for their needs. From the largest great blue or migrating white herons to the tiniest spiders …
Type: Walks
… gardening, and landscape design. These digitized rare books provide an opportunity for close examination of unique materials. View Lenhardt Library's Digitized Rare Books and … gardening, and landscape design. These digitized rare books provide an opportunity for close examination of unique materials. View Lenhardt Library's Digitized Rare Books and …
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… she learned everything about labeling and tagging the plant collection and created a schedule for the Integrated Pest Management scouting program that assisted Production staff in decision-making. She was hired to be the labeling coordinator, a job she did for a decade, where she established protocols and procedures and doubled the number of labels … high school, college, and graduate students, as well as veterans. Gabriela coordinated the visit of international Garden guests and has translated documents for educational programs …
Type: Staff bio
… an established planting of peony bushes that are attacked by blight every year. What is the best way to prevent this disease from recurring? A. Peonies can suffer from several fungal blight …
Type: Plant Info
… it in 1914. Tough and durable, this plant requires full sun and arid conditions to produce the best flowering displays. The species name cryptopoda means "hidden foot," referring to the flower …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… backward, giving the flowers a Turks caps shape. Typical of the Martagon lilies, Hantsing does best in partial shade. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
