Wednesday, September 14, 2016 TICKETS FOR HARVEST CIDER ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Autumn Brews tickets on October 13 are on sale now. …
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… A Very Different Garden Walk What is it about walking in the Prairie that is so very different from any of our other Garden walks? … plants growing so closely together, many of them taller than ourselves and completely unknown in our own gardens. Is it the knowledge that this semi-wild place is only a remnant of what once …
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… members, call (847) 835-8261 to receive the registration discount Register Now This event is co-sponsored by the Garden Conservancy. Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates across the horticultural and gardening world as the home of uniquely beautiful flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Situated at the southern tip of Africa, in the epicenter of the famously rich Cape Floral Kingdom, Kirstenbosch has been admired by …
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… Plant Evaluation The program evaluates herbaceous and woody plants in comparative trials, ultimately recommending the top performers to gardeners and the … with the American Rose Trials for Sustainability ® program. The goal of this national program is to identify, through regional evaluation and testing under low-input conditions, the most … Lamium Issue #24 — An Evaluation Study of Alchemilla Issue #25 — Fall-Blooming Anemones Issue #26 — A Garden Study of Sundrops and Evening Primroses Issue #27 — A Comparative Study of …
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… changes to our operations. Indoor classrooms: Surfaces and shared materials will be cleaned in between each class. Hand sanitizer will be available in the Astellas Atrium and in each classroom. You will be required to use hand sanitizer when … accessible parking, please park in lots 5 or 6. Learning Center access: The Learning Center is open only to those who have registered for a class. Upon arrival for each class session, …
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… In the movie The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of …
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… Cochineal is an ancient red dye that was treasured by the ancient Mexicans and was once the world’s most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and … learn about the history of cochineal around the world. Dye materials and a scarf are included in the class fee. Bring rubber gloves, apron, scissors, plastic bag, and an old towel to class. …
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… chipmunks, rabbits, woodchucks, meadow voles, and deer. You may not have all of them in your garden, but even one or two in search of a meal may eye your plants throughout the year. “We’re finding a lot of what we call … For now, it’s scout and monitor your garden once or twice a week.” Be Proactive Tiddens is taking preventive measures before critters can damage the Garden’s new spring plantings. “We …
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… when, and how to use flash, both indoors and outdoors. Bring your external built or built-in flash. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. The School’s CEUS=9 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, …
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… drawn to them. It's their height…their interesting contrast…those smoky good looks. This month in Smart Gardener we look at the tall and deeply colored plants that are fast becoming a signature in modern gardens. Deep, rich color gives gardeners the dark side of contrast that can be hard to … on its long, strappy leaves. A grass that grows into an elegant, 3-foot mound, 'Prince' is hardy in zones 8 to 10, but not in our area. Planted as an annual or overwintered in a …
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