… walk outside, typically covering less than a mile and ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified …
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… It’s “gee whiz” science time for teachers as we mess around with potions and props that awe and amaze. This three-day workshop …
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… basic plant care, and even how to propagate them. Along the way, we will provide ideas for using live plants to investigate plant science concepts such as adaptation and structure and …
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… pollen. In autumn, the shiny dark-green leaves turn bright yellow. One of the best trees for our cities …
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… full shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind. It can be pruned heavily in the spring for hedging. …
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… home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… in the aster family native to Mexico. Easy to grow with vivid flowers, they are a good choice for introducing youngsters to growing plants by seed. They can be sown directly into average soil …
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… that’s one more exciting aspect of spring. Look them Over Pick up the pots and look for roots emerging from drainage holes. That’s a sign the plant could use repotting. Leaf tips … and limp are also signs that the plant needs care. Hold the pot up to the light to check for spider mites, minuscule insects that create very fine, hard-to-see webbing under leaves and … New Potting Soil Your plants may need fresh potting mix. If a plant has grown in the same pot for a few years there’s a good chance the fertilizers and nutrients in the soil are depleted. …
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… and whether there are signs of insect and rodent damage. The work comes at a critical time for Joshua trees, iconic plants of the Southwest. Joshua trees provide habitat and food for a host of animals; the plants are an essential part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. But … Desert destroyed about 1.3 million Joshua trees. Sometimes it can be hard to stay optimistic for the future of Joshua trees. We’ve been seeing established trees—hundreds of years old and …
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