… participates in VeggieRx, a program that offers free vegetables and nutrition training to help patients with diet-related diseases who are also food insecure. VeggieRx is a partnership … Windy City Harvest will lead several others too, all with the same goal: share the model and best practices of Windy City Harvest with organizations that see urban agriculture as a way to improve communities. The Windy City Harvest team shared program outlines, advice, and …
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… Gardens that Heal: A Prescription for Wellness Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium $149 | $129 before April … privacy for those coping with illness. During this seminar, industry leaders will present the latest research demonstrating the benefits of healthcare gardens, while providing an introduction to the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate such gardens. Fee includes …
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… October 5, Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., weather permitting The Garden Vine: Closed for the season Garden Shop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Greenhouses Open during Garden hours Plant … Model Railroad Garden Open through October 12 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Last entry ½ hour prior to close Butterflies & Blooms Closed for the season Tram Tours Open through October 26 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Plant …
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… turnips, rutabagas, parsnips, onions, parsley, and cilantro. There’s still plenty of time to plant all of those crops and some delicious greens--Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) and bok choy … says Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. “They perform best when planted in the summer. This allows them to mature in the cooler, shorter days of … lower in the sky. The nights also grow cooler. Because of that, plants often need more time to get to the harvesting stage than when they’re grown in the spring. “The key is knowing when to …
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… Exchange Policy New, flexible exchange policy : Exchanges are allowed until 72 hours prior to the original ticket date. Worried about weather? Still finalizing plans? Reserve a spot now, … Park), and teachers does not apply to Lightscape. Standard Nights: November 14 – 16, 19, 21 – 26, 28 – 30 December 4 – 7, 12 – 14, 18 – 23, 26 – 31 January 2 Off-Peak Nights: November 20 … ticket? No, the Garden will be open to Lightscape ticket holders only. Are there places to get drinks or food? Yes, there will be multiple locations along the trail to purchase cold and …
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… for Little Kids Distance: 1.34 miles Time: 1-2 hours Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone. Stop 1: Visitor Center While you are at the Visitor Center... … Stop 5: Model Railroad Garden May through October, INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION What kids like best about the Model Railroad Garden: Thomas the Tank Engine the exploding volcano (modeled after …
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… Milky Way Chinese dogwood gets its name from the abundance of white flower bracts that cover this bushy … Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native …
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… and early summer were beautiful! Will they bloom again? A: Many perennials can be encouraged to rebloom by selectively pruning after a plant's initial flush of blooms. Perennials such as … flower and stem. Removing the flowering spikes of Blazing Star or Gayfeather (Liatris) down to basal foliage often encourages the plant to bloom into August and September. When entire … Spiderwort (Tradescantia) are finished blooming, deadheading can encourage the plant to bloom for the entire summer. Perennials such as Bluestar (Amsonia) , Astilbe , and Poppy (Papaver) will …
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… an online course. Illinois Compass uses Java technology extensively. In order for Compass to work properly, you need to have the appropriate Java plug-in installed on your computer. To get the most recent version of the Java plug in for your windows computer, go to www.java.com , click on the Free Java Download button and follow the directions. It is important to have a …
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… Landmarks of America Train and garden enthusiasts, young and old, return year after year for the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track … America. Fun Facts There are 19 model G-scale trains running on 19 tracks. Trains travel over 26 bridges . 5,000 plants of 300 different varieties live in this garden. The longest track …
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