… vegetables rely on heat-loving, summertime favorites, like tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, and cucumbers. They plant them in May and by Labor Day, they’ve finished harvesting. But if you only grow warm-season crops, you’re missing out on cool-season edibles that can be grown in the spring and again in summer for an enjoyable fall harvest. Cool-season crops include lettuce, spinach, …
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… Susceptible Plants Broadleaved evergreens (boxwood, rhododendron, azalea, holly, etc.) and needled evergreens (yew, arborvitae, spruce, pine, etc.) Description & Symptoms Winterburn is … that affects plants that do not lose their leaves over the winter. Leaves turn yellow and then brown in response to specific weather conditions. Leaves do not actually burn but rather … dry up. Timing & Life Cycle Symptoms of winterburn typically appear first in late winter and accelerate in early spring. Various conditions combine to cause leaves to dry out. Mild …
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… When mature, the sweet birch has an open, rounded habit and can grow 40 to 50 feet tall. It is successful in naturalized areas or used as a shade tree. … bloom of catkins just before leafing out in May. It has reliable yellow color in the fall and handsome dark, reddish-brown, glossy bark, with horizontal lines that make it attractive in the winter landscape. The twigs are fragrant and are a source of oil of wintergreen. Sweet birch is native to the eastern U.S. The primary …
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… New! Vibrant and muted colors, along with large variations of green, combine to allow photography students to capture the colors of nature. Contrast and texture enhance the drama of color intensity. Students learn camera settings and adjustments for each color as the class visits different parts of the Garden. Prerequisite: …
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… summer. Students will learn how painters think about color in nature. A brief review of color and light will help students represent the landscape, and Nina Weiss will also discuss composition ideas. Students will create small paintings in the medium of their choice, including gouache, acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Color drawing materials such as pastel and colored pencils also welcome. A supply list …
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… class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Build your skills in Lightroom and make images that realize your vision. Take inspiration from the world’s great photographers and learn to create your own look. A computer with current versions of Lightroom Classic (not the Lightroom cloud version) and Photoshop installed is required. Prerequisite: previous classes or similar experience in …
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… of the plant) after September 1, when all deadheading of roses should stop. Species roses and Rosa rugosa are known for their showy hip production, which extends well into winter and often provides food for birds and animals. Allowing the roses to "go to seed" and produce their hips is an important part of …
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… Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves. It's time to get rockin’ with Leonardo. He is a Parents' Choice … electric orange guitar. He performs a humorous, high-energy concert that entertains, educates, and empowers all little rockers. Get ready to sing along to familiar hits and some movin' and groovin' original songs! Please note: You are encouraged to bring your own …
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… week by learning more about pollinators, why they are important, the threats they face, and what you can do to help them. Presenters will focus on native pollinators, bees and climate change, supporting pollinators in gardens and other natural areas, supporting bees in urban areas, and current pollinator conservation …
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… Compact and slow growing to 3' x 3' with blue green new leaves in spring that age to deep green in summer and maintain their green color even during winters' frigid temperatures. Hardy to USDA zone 5. Plant in full to partial sun in average soils and water to get root system established. During the first winter this, and other evergreen …
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