… comfortable in classical and contemporary genres, the quartet is at ease sharing its passion for music through exceptional performing and charismatic dialogue to disarm the rigidity of a … Alloy uses the musical medium to amplify women’s voices and explore music as a modality for promoting mental health and wellness. …
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… classroom and curriculum no matter your budget, and how to create a stimulating nature station for year-round use. Take away ideas for enhancing your schoolyard to encourage more nature play and investigation. CPDUs: 6, …
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… and condition your entire body, including both walking and dancing. This class is designed for all fitness levels, with your instructor expertly adjusting to different endurance abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, certified personal …
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… needles curve upward and are a startling shade of pale blue-gray. It makes a fine specimen for a lawn. This slow-growing cultivar originated as a chance seedling found in France in 1929. … than any other fir and is more resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the Midwest. …
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… Aechmea 'Frappuccino' is a colorful bromeliad grown for both its foliage and spikes of red flowers that are tipped with yellow. The dark green … rhizomes, tubers, corms, or bulbs (including offsets). Drought-tolerant, it is well suited for xeriscaping. With average water needs, it should be watered regularly but not overwatered. …
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… are covered in small, golden yellow flowers from late April into May on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the rock garden or edge of a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in …
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… Even before it blooms, ‘Phaison’ stands out for the elaborate coloration of its foliage. The new leaves unfurl from wine-red canes in … hard to believe all this comes from a species, Canna indica , that was once grown primarily for its rhizome roots, a food source in the ancient civilizations of Central and South America. …
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… to not require staking, the dwarfed height and sturdy stems make this a low-maintenance dahlia for the landscape. The leaf edges are filigreed for ornamental interest throughout the growing season. As with other dahlia, full sun and …
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… bloomer, and the combination of the heavily frosted green leaves and the rose pink flowers for up to a two month bloom period, make it a showy addition to any planting. Suitable for containers, borders, or planted as a groundcover in semi-shade. It creates a leafy mound 8 …
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… Swamp rose ( Rosa palustris ) is one of many water-loving, water-absorbing plants selected for the Rainwater Glen. An Illinois native plant, it grows in marshes in northern Illinois, in … summer. Swamp rose is used in home landscapes with full sun and moist, acidic soil, and room for colonies to form. …
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