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  • … of life. Unfortunately, native pollinators are declining and that brings up lots of questions for researchers, including Garden scientist Amy Iler, Ph.D. Learn more about native pollinators … bee “home” to take home. Limit 20.  Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 (with accompanying adult) and up; adults only may also register. Plant Science Lab, …
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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 … No experience is necessary. Photos of projects are available online. If desired, register for the Willow Chair class as well. You will have time to complete both projects. Bim Willow, …
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  • … New! Get ready for college with basic cooking skills to feed yourself and your friends. Inspired by the book, … agua fresca, peach panzanella, vegetable fried rice, pesto pasta salad, and marinara. Prepare for cooking on your own with this class. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW …
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  • … of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. They are lightweight, sterilized and well-suited for the common foliage houseplants. Regular garden soil is not recommended for houseplants since disease and insect problems often accompany this soil when it is moved …
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  • … Q. I received a lovely ivy topiary for the holidays and need some watering and fertilizing information. A. Ivy prefers bright light … the topiary outside in the summer to a partially shaded location, but watch the increased need for watering at that time. …
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  • … New! Get ready for the holiday season with delicious make-ahead drinks for easy entertaining. Learn the art of batching cocktails, smart party-planning tips, and …
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  • … Fertilize roses for the third and final time at the end of the month with a liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer. Do not … roses by cutting flowers back to the first set of five leaflets. Monitor roses closely for blackspot. Remove any leaves that show darkened circles with fuzzy margins on either the …
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  • … in part shade where it will attract butterflies. Native to North America, it is a host plant for the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. Cut it back in the spring to reduce the height or it may flop and need support. It is an ideal plant for the rain garden where it will spread slowly by rhizomes. …
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  • … in the summer it will bloom on old growth until fall. It is winter hardy to USDA Zone 5, but for added protection the plants can be sited in a sheltered location and given a good mulch and/or covered with burlap for the winter. …
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  • … stored in a cool, dark, dry location and replanted in the spring. Hawaiian Punch is suitable for large containers, partly shady borders, and as an understory planting. It is also very happy as an edging plant for ponds and streams. …
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