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  • … Q. For the last few years my tomato leaves have been turning brown and falling off early. Is there … from soil splash. In the fall, remove all infected plant debris to reduce the inoculum for next year. Planting locations of tomatoes and other plants in the same family should be … season. Contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or [email protected] for approved fungicides and more information. To learn more about protecting your tomato plants …
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  • … cities in the Netherlands and was director/carillonist of the Centralia, Illinois carillon for 18 years before moving to Springfield. Mr. van Ulft founded the North American Carillon … the Board of Directors and numerous subcommittees.  In 2014, Carlo authored the book Arranging for the Carillon and as an arranger & composer, many of his works have been published and are in … He was awarded the Medal of Honor of the University of California, Berkeley in 1993 for “distinguished service to the carillon.” During the academic year, Carlo plays a weekly …
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  • … in medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice for growing in the home, where it can bloom for as long as three months. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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  • … Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. To register for the Holiday Tree class at the same time, call (847) 835-6874. Bim Willow, furniture maker and …
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  • … New! Enjoy an evening of tasty Italian bites to serve as inspiration for a fall or winter get-together in this hands-on cooking class. Learn techniques to create the …
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  • … day-neutral varieties. Fee includes 25 plants to start your own strawberry patch. Please dress for the weather. Gardening gloves are recommended. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein …
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  • … the use of natural materials and gardens to promote well-being. Use learning accommodations for diverse learners and incorporate mentally restorative qualities of the natural world while …
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  • … Noticing and describing patterns in nature is an important step for categorizing and organizing information, asking scientific question about why and how, and …
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  • … water, clothing, and companionship. Participants will practice building a basic shelter. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be held outside. Thomas Mikolajczyk, outdoor education …
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  • … Q. I have ash trees on my property that are doing poorly and haven't been healthy for the last few years. Do I have Emerald Ash Borer? A. Ash trees can be afflicted by many …
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