… In the face of increasingly unpredictable winter weather, what is remaining constant, what is … weather changes, observe animal signs and interactions, and examine adaptations and methods for surviving the winter. CPDUs: 6 Grade level: K – 12 Classroom 9 …
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… New! Learn to capture the brilliant colors of autumn with gouache. Gouache is an opaque water media perfect for the bright colors of fall leaves and foliage. Some supplies provided. The School’s CEUs=11 …
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… This SUGAR N' SPICE™ cultivar of Koreanspice viburnum is notable for its abundant fragrant …
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… Dark-colored foliage provides a perfect background for the bright yellow-orange flowers beginning in July. This nonhardy bulb can be grown in either moderately moist to very moist soils in full sun and moderate fertility. In the Chicago region, this plant is not susceptible to some of the foliar pests found in warmer climates. Lift the tubers in fall …
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… Native to forests in Europe, this plant develops into large populations. It is considered to be an Ancient Woodland Indicator species. Leaves are gathered in the wild for salad, soup, and sandwiches. The bulb and flowers are also edible. It is floriferous and …
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… classical and rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, and others. Make no mistake, this show ROCKS! It’s a thrill ride through history—unique, exciting entertainment for audiences of any age. It’s the perfect show for theaters, schools, fests, and more. …
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… Fertilize roses with a liquid 20-20-20 solution when flower buds are set. Monitor roses for insects and diseases. Check daily for black spot, especially in wet weather. Do not handle rosebushes if foliage is wet and infected. Wait until leaves have dried before removing them and spraying. Monitor … rose slugs (small white caterpillars with black heads) and their damage (tissuelike patches on the leaves). Succulent new green growth is particularly susceptible to aphid attack. Monitor …
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… Large, 4- to 6-inch blooms are produced on up to 25 major stems on this 6-foot-tall sunflower that will bloom year-round and produces very little pollen. This plant is excellent in the garden (goldfinches love sunflowers) or as a cut flower for the florist trade. Plant it in full sun, and moderately fertile and moist soils. …
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… covered with multitudes of tiny rosy pink flowers at the top, resembling bottle brushes. Use this plant beside ponds and streams, in woodland gardens or as a ground cover. Japanese beetles may mar the foliage. This is a gently elegant beauty for the woodland garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… New Dawn rose is a repeat-blooming climbing rose that can grow 8-10 feet tall. It features fragrant, blush … many roses including black spot, rust, powdery mildew, and rose rosette. Let the canes grow for the first two years before pruning and protect the crowns in winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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