… (Forest Bathing) 森林浴 Forest bathing, sometimes called forest therapy, gives us the opportunity to slow down our mind and body and connect with the forest. The guide presents “ invitations ,” … find anything in my area until recently, and even than I had to drive almost an hour to get there. The commitment of commute time plus a three-hour walk seemed to be completely … frame. They are designed to be accessible for just about everybody. I think they are a great way to introduce people to nearby nature experiences and to encourage older adults to continue …
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… Aromatic Herbs Aromatic herbs are among the best tools from Mother Nature that help us conquer weary nerves and cabin fever. Breathing in the … minerals, and other compounds that invigorate our senses, nature’s bounty holds the power to fortify our bodies when we need it most. But how can getting to know the various aromatic herbs found in nature create family-friendly opportunities for fun and learning? As parents and students adjust to new working and learning situations at …
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… Bees, monarch butterflies, moths, and many lesser-known insects rely mainly on native plants for survival and reproduction. Explore pollinator-attracting plants for Midwest gardens including native and nonnative cultivars, and nectar-rich varieties that will …
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… Discover a palette of shade-loving perennials to brighten and enhance low-light garden areas. You will learn to create colorful and harmonious combinations using a wide range of plants that thrive in shady …
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… rail fence or cascading from a rustic arbor, vines add height, structure, and visual interest to the landscape while enhancing the ecological value of a garden. Learn how to use and grow native woody and herbaceous vines with colorful flowers, variable textures, and …
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… Explore how to select, arrange, and position perennials in full-sun combinations. Build your design recipes …
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… Seed Sourcing through the Lenhardt Library It's January, and it's time to order seeds for your garden. You type seeds into your search engine—only to get 257,000,000 … on the screen. rareseeds.com Nourse. A Massachusetts fruit resource that specializes in "the best berry plants since 1932." noursefarms.com Ball Horticultural Company. Although home … really are comfortable)…a stack of seed and nursery catalogs to leaf through…it's a smart way for a gardener to spend a January day. Karen Zaworski was a garden writer and photographer . …
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… Tomato-Growing Information Know your pests & diseases Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Many stubborn diseases affect tomato plants. Early blight, powdery … in the compost pile). If the yellowing quickly spreads upward and the plant is wilting, it’s best to remove and destroy it. Twisted leaves mottled with light and dark green streaks is often …
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… lawns. Now is the time for spring lawn maintenance. The main purpose of spring lawn care is to get the turf through the summer months. Cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial … in a full-sun area, a blend of Kentucky bluegrass and turf-type perennial rye grass works best. For a full-shade area, a fine-leaf fescue works best. If your area is a mixture of part …
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… TBD – August 30, 2020 Read books and play at Family Drop-In Activity sites and earn prizes! To start playing, pick up a reading log at the Lenhardt Library or the Regenstein Learning Campus Information Desk. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Purpose: Encourage the joy of reading and literacy skills. Reluctant readers can … log at the Lenhardt Library or Regenstein Learning Campus Information Desk Read a book > get a stamp Play at Family Drop-In Activities > Get a stamp Earn 5 stamps > Get a prize at the …
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