… in city farms and learning opportunities. I recalled seeing a group of young children during a visit and their actions made it clear that their imaginations were soaring in this magical space … installations have been featured nationally and internationally. She has been recognized for her public art career, as she intentionally uses public space to uplift and celebrate … installations have been featured nationally and internationally. She has been recognized for her public art career, as she intentionally uses public space to uplift and celebrate …
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… Information Pinching sucker growth in the leaf axils means better production. Top Tips for Tomato Success Tomatoes appreciate an even supply of moisture rather than a heavy soaking and … mature, the lower leaves along one side of the plant will wilt and brown. Unfortunately, the best recourse for this disease is to pull up and discard infected plants. Fusarium can persist in … In a few days, these hatch into new braconid wasps, ready to repeat the process. The good news: hornworms produce only one generation each year . Flea beetles damage tomato plants by …
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… provides research experience and training to diverse participants at a level appropriate for their interests and career stage: high school, college, and graduate students, teachers, and …
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… Season of Tomato-Growing Information Got bad soil? Buckets, troughs, and pots all work well for growing tomatoes, too. Growing tomatoes in containers Small space, poor soil? Container … can get by with a short stake or a smaller cage for a determinate type plant. To get started, place a few coffee filters over the drainage holes to keep the soil from washing out. Next, add … little water into the mix to wet it. Don’t use heavy topsoil because it holds too much water . Place the stake or a tall tomato cage in the pot. Now you’re ready to plant. Water your tomato …
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… the centuries. Try the Cottage Garden—overflowing with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers—for a sense of playfulness (Beatrix Potter, anyone?); or the wisteria-covered Pergola Garden—with … should be full and almost overflowing their borders. It should be a joyous and restful place above all else. … One of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s most enchanting and popular … should be full and almost overflowing their borders. It should be a joyous and restful place above all else. …
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… The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar is known for its cut-leaves giving it a feathery look. It has white flowers in airy panicles that appear in the spring. Fall color is a medium yellow. It can reach a height of 26 with a spread of 20 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water …
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… with the following information: Parent’s full name with preferred phone number and the best times to contact Address of parent Child’s full name Child’s birthdate Child’s pronouns … (Our call center will assist with this process.) Parents will be contacted within seven days for registration payment. We will include that information in the initial response to the … with the following information: Parent’s full name with preferred phone number and the best times to contact Address of parent Child’s full name Child’s birthdate Child’s pronouns …
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… Come visit the Nature Play Garden to roll down the hills, splash in the runnel, and hide in the log tunnels. Join us for facilitated multi-sensory activities and exploration. Children and caregivers can engage in … and Activity Program Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! For details and to sign up, visit the Lenhardt Library in the Regenstein Center. Children of all …
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… Q. I have discovered whiteflies on a few of my indoor plants. What’s the best remedy for controlling this pest? A. An advanced infestation of whitefly is very difficult to control. When bringing a new plant into your house in the future, inspect it carefully for any signs of either the flying insect or the black sooty mold that forms on the sticky …
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… stem stormwater runoff, minimize urban heat island effect, and provide necessary habitat for native birds and insects. Green roofs are growing in popularity. The 16,000-square-foot Green … licenses and permissions before starting your rooftop gardening project. Determine the best plants. How much sun does your rooftop receive throughout the year? Are you able to water or … it is on top of your home, quality is key. Factor in other considerations: storage (is there a place on the roof to keep tools and materials or must you bring them upstairs each time?), cost …
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