… drinks like tequila and mezcal is at an all-time high in the United States. And that is bad news for agaves. As Hector Ortiz, Ph.D., plant conservation scientist at the Negaunee Institute , explains in this video, agaves have provided humans with food, fiber, and drinks for millennia. But the recent popularity of these drinks has fueled the expansion of agave …
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… to the downy fringe present on the needle-like leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall for a pleasing effect. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early … and more than 3,5000 individual plants. A number of these varieties have been evaluated for their performance in our region; Plant Evaluation Notes can be found on the Garden's website. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for this brown thrush species on migration in wooded areas of the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this brown thrush species on migration in wooded areas of the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Look for this common migrant warbler it in any wooded habitat at the Garden. …
Type: Birding
… Dark lavender purple flowers cover this beebalm in late summer, often returning for a second flush. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Join Steve Bailey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls at the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. He … barred owl call. After the discussion, Bailey will lead a walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Please dress warmly, and bring along a flashlight and binoculars. …
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… change comes slowly to the Garden and usually requires the photographer to patiently wait for these small-scale subjects to appear. The quality of light is different in spring, when longer days are accompanied by brighter light. Learn the best perspectives for capturing nature as it reawakens. Macro/close-focusing lens and tripod are helpful but not …
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… in an all-day Eden Energy Medicine Workshop designed to help balance and unblock your energies for maximum wellness and vitality. Dress for comfort. All fitness levels welcome. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent …
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… Celebrate the summer solstice with Bim Willow to craft and create rustic accents and furniture for your home, garden, or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You … a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. If desired, register for the Willow Birdhouse Bench class as well. You will have time to complete both projects. Bim …
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