… Press Kit The Regenstein Learning Campus opened on September 10, 2016. The seven-acre campus is designed to serve learners of all ages, and facilitate connections between people and the environment. The centerpiece of the Learning Campus is the new Learning Center, a 26,700 square-foot building that features 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, a nature … and the environment. The centerpiece of the Learning Campus is the new Learning Center, a 26,700 square-foot building that features 12 indoor and two outdoor classrooms, a nature …
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Fuchsia-pink blooms contrast with the dark central eye and stems on this tissue cultured cultivar known for tight compact growth and multiple side stems (more flowers). Hummingbird, insect and songbird favorite in the …
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… This is a small tree (32 feet high, 26 feet wide) that blooms in spring with panicles of light yellow flowers. This is one of the few buckeyes that will retain its foliage and produce fall color (brilliant …
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… Phlox ‘Cloudburst’ stands 26 – 28 inches high and blooms all summer with lavender flowers with bright pink eyes. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference …
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… centered, to lead a more simple, slower life. It has been called #cottagecore, but really it is more than that. It’s a throwback to a rustic aesthetic. That could mean thrifting, DIY, or … nature crafts, plant-based meals...we had you at plants, right? Below are some quick ideas on how to get back to basics. So roll up the sleeves of your homespun shirt and get glowin’: Forget the pricey pumpkin lattes Put together a quick, seasonal meal for someone—try pumpkin bisque , with walnut bread , and a corn and nopales …
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… Yang-style tai chi is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. Move through a selection from the 24 forms and … or 6 Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 4) or 6 Thursdays, May 15 – June 26, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class June 5) or 9 Wednesdays, July 9 – September 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class … class August 14) or 8 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class November 5 & 26) or 8 Thursdays, October 9 – December 11, 8 – 9 a.m. (no class November 6 & 27) Gordon Lock, …
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… Gift Shop and check out some of the many insect identification books. A good bug I.D. book is a great tool for the gardener. Each morning, two of the Garden’s plant healthcare technicians … population of insect predators tends to increase along with the “bad” bug population—predation is an important (and free) control for your garden, too. Chomp, Chomp Spider mites are a common … stippled (with numerous small dots or specks) or have a bronzy sheen. Another telltale sign is a fine network of webs that covers stems and leaves. Mites have many natural enemies such as …
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… (there’s a reason for that), located on the outer road that encircles the Garden, stands an official National Weather Service Cooperative Station—a collection of instruments that measures … Reading #1: Temperature Though it looks vaguely like a beehive, the little white structure is a weather shelter that houses two temperature gauges. The maximum temperature thermometer’s … interesting fact: no matter what the air temperature is in winter, the soil seldom drops below 26 degrees (it’s measured at a 4-inch depth). This gauge takes a reading of bare soil …
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… Wisteria floribunda is a climbing vine that grows to a maximum of 26 feet. It thrives under full sun or partial shade …
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… vegetables are harvested by the student farmers of our Green Youth Farm program; the produce is sold at farmers' markets (including ours!) citywide. At this first stop we are going to ask … 7,000 apple varieties were documented in America. Today there are fewer than 100. We grow 26 varieties on the Fruit & Vegetable Island. Lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, apples: whenever you … Herbs Outside Your Kitchen Door The triangular bed just outside the demonstration kitchen (site of our summer-long, weekend Garden Chef Series) is filled with herbs that require little to …
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