… Optional supply fee to cover paint for Exploring Color with Water-based Media (same cost for members and non-members) …
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… a drey , when they see one. The eastern gray squirrels in our region build dreys in trees for shelter and protection from the elements. What you see as a messy clump of leaves is actually … over the street. I had to ask myself why squirrels would build their homes in such a dangerous place. If the squirrel or its babies fell out, they would not only land on hard concrete but … it be that this spot also puts their predators at risk and therefore is actually a safer place to live? I don’t know! So, I started looking around to see if there was a pattern in …
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… Horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden do recommend waiting until Memorial Day for cold-sensitive plants such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and squash. Happy planting! Summer plantings await in the production greenhouses. Get the best performance from your plants with these tips from the Garden’s Plant Information Service: … been hardened off properly before planting them outside. That means moving plants outdoors for a portion of the day to gradually introduce them to the direct sunlight, dry air, and cold …
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… New! Score with these winning recipes and get ready for a football party or any sports occasion. Learn how to make a vinaigrette, practice hands-on vegetable dice cuts, and explore techniques for cooking by braising. Featured recipes include a spinach salad with warm beer dressing, bloody mary chili, and fan-favorite cookies. Take home a vegetable starter for chili and a batch of beer dressing. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW …
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… testing lists the results of general soil fertility. Test results include essential nutrients for plants, pH, as well as suggestions for fertilization applications. Some soil testing labs also test for the presence of heavy metals. An up-to-date list of soil testing labs is provided by the …
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… a popular school garden theme that promotes conservation and provides multiple opportunities for NGSS connections. Plant a pollinator container garden and receive additional native plants and seeds for your school garden. Meet a horticulturist and a scientist to learn about native plant care, companion planting, and the ecology of native pollinators. Gain ideas for using phenomena found in a pollinator garden in your science curriculum. CPDUs: 6; Gateways: …
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… that guides you through designing and assembling a beautiful succulent arrangement perfect for your home or office. You will learn how to select, plant, and care for a variety of succulents, as well as get tips on soil, drainage, and creative styling. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and love for plants. Nina Koziol, horticulturist and writer Classroom 6, Learning Center …
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… (commonly known as wild bergamot.) Monardas grow across a range of habitats and are renowned for their fragrant leaves and colorful flowers which are magnets for pollinators especially bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. These plants were favored by Native Americans for medicinal uses. …
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… found it growing in the thatched roofs of farmers. The Japanese farmers weren't growing it for the flowers but for the roots, which were ground to a white powder that geisha girls used for their traditional make-up. Unlike most iris, this variety does almost as as well in sun as in …
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… summer through fall. It makes an especially attractive ground cover and is a good selection for poor soils and for attracting beneficial insects. Fragrant foliage complements the ornamental flowers and bracts. It is a beautiful yet tough plant for heat and drought. …
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