… Season of Tomato-Growing Information Staking, trellising, and caging In July, tomatoes seem to take on a whole new attitude. At the beginning of the season they are polite. They grow at a steady but manageable pace. But around the fourth of July, they get aggressive. They grow quickly and we soon realize they need some support. Tomato plants … diseases. Keeping it off the ground also reduces exposure to soil-borne pathogens. What's the best support for tomatoes? Pretty much anything. Tomato stakes and string work well for …
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… It may be too early (or too painful) to think about autumn’s soon-to-come big chill, the diminishing daylight, and blowing snow. But instead of fretting, think … not just in May, but in February. Yes, now is the time to start planning and planting for an uplifting display of blooms—the early risers—that can grace your home landscape from late …
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… a river, a specimen and an open floristic manual in each of their laps. Inspired, I stand up to look out my window at the plants in bloom in my campus view. I wonder if the present-day … students into the forest to learn to identify plants. They are learning to see plants a new way, through methods Martine encourages everyone to adapt: putting down electronic devices and … these can engender greater awareness, I think, but they are not enough. Unsurprisingly, the best way to connect people with the real world is still to get them outside, unplugged and in …
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… is the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch , and the hours 5 to 7 in the morning. In Asian cultures, rabbits represent the moon. Some believe it is because … Protect the plants that you and the rabbits really love, and don’t worry about the rest. The best way to keep rabbits out of the garden and prevent damage is to use physical barriers such as wire …
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… Gain a working understanding of the initial phases of a landscape design project. Learn to begin and carry the project through conceptual design, including site measurements, base maps, …
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… The holidays will soon be here and one way to celebrate the season is with a floral arrangement or two. Placed on a kitchen or dining room … to use edibles like wild thyme. And rosemary works really well in winter arrangements.” The best part? You can do this ahead of time, arranging the tablescape the night before or the …
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… The yoga flow series combines movement linked to the breath, working your body while engaging your mind. If you already have some yoga experience, you will find this course to be moderately challenging as you transition smoothly through sequences designed to increase … November 11 or 25) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 6 – 7 p.m. (no class November 26) Steve and Patricia Nakon, Whole Journey Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229 …
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… Paul Stamets lecture is filled Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies that is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m. – noon in the Alsdorf Auditorium has filled. A very limited …
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… Q. Is there anything that I should be doing in March to my houseplants? A. March is the time when houseplants begin their normal active growth state. … ( Araucaria heterophylla ). When repotting a plant that has outgrown its container, it is best to select a pot one size larger than the original. Be sure the new pot has adequate drainage … to 9 parts water). Replace old potting soil with a lightweight medium specially formulated for houseplants. If your plants have been free of disease and insect problems, used potting soil …
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… saw, she said, show both what’s at risk and what might still be saved. “This is what I want for many more places” she said. “It’s what I hope we can help create.” Johanna Hutchins, … a common midwest native Cypripedium candidum Hutchins and Garden colleagues are studying how to grow native orchids and return them to threatened habitats. They are part of a collaboration … remains a complex puzzle, especially with tens of thousands of species to consider. The only way to know for sure is to matchmake and see what happens. Some native orchids in Illinois …
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