… insect questions including: why do fireflies glow, what’s the difference between a moth and a butterfly, and how many spots does a ladybug have? Participants should bring their own picnic dinner. Ages …
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… the moon look larger at the horizon than when it is higher in the sky. Why does this happen and why are our eyes so easily fooled? You will learn the science behind this phenomenon and gain a deeper understanding of the night sky. Dale Dellutri, Skokie Valley Astronomers …
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… letters VFNT mean on the tomato plant labels? A: Tomatoes are prone to a number of diseases and pests. Tomatoes have been hybridized to be resistant to common problems. The following letters represent disease/insect resistance and may appear alone or in a combination: V = verticillium wilt resistance (fungal disease) F = …
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… ground. In India, rangoli patterns are crafted with symbols that aim to bring beauty, harmony, and balance, turning negative energy into a positive force. “It comes from the tradition of a … Freitas Johnson, who grew up in Mumbai. “It’s done early in the morning to welcome the day and bring blessings on her family. During the day, people walk over it, and it’s obliterated. She does it again the next day.” Johnson is creating two large rangolis for …
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… Have you always wanted to enhance your experience of the Chicago Botanic Garden with drawing and painting? Enjoy the beauty of the Garden as you use watercolor and ink pen to sketch on-site. You will find that you observe the details of nature more keenly …
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… Have you always wanted to enhance your experience of the Chicago Botanic Garden with drawing and painting? Enjoy the beauty of the Garden as you use watercolor and ink pen to sketch on-site. You will find that you observe the details of nature more keenly …
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… of produce. Continue to harvest vegetables as they ripen. Warm-season crops like peppers and tomatoes must be picked as soon as possible. If an early frost threatens, cover these plants … Store in a cool, 60- to 70-degree room for a few days. Begin to harvest late-season squash and early pumpkins. Full-sized pumpkins need to remain on the vine as long as possible to achieve their maximum size. Allow collards, kale, and Brussels sprouts to be hit with frost before harvesting. This improves their flavor. Begin to …
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Daffodils are among the cheeriest signs of spring. Whether you call them daffodils, narcissus, jonquils, or paperwhites, they are all members of the genus Narcissus . Learn how you can incorporate these into your landscape for a fall planting that will bring life to your spring garden. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom …
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… has proven benefits for individuals with autism. The integration of horticultural therapy and therapy gardens within health and human service agencies has grown exponentially in recent years. In senior centers, gardening and garden …
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