… Q. I have several old apple trees in serious need of pruning. When is a good time to do this? A. Apple trees can be pruned either right after you harvest your fruit … that are rubbing over each other as well as interior branches that are crowding the crown. It is important to have maximum light and air circulating through the entire canopy of the tree. …
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… Q. When is the correct time to prune evergreen hedges? A. March is actually a fine time to prune junipers or arborvitae that have been shaped into hedge forms. …
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… Q. I would like to bring some of my patio plants indoors for the winter. Is it necessary to change the soil or repot them first? A. Most plants do not appreciate being repotted in early fall. This chore is best done in spring right before a plant begins its new growth. If your patio plants are …
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… which might explain why they are not visiting the red zinnias. Butterflies can see light that is invisible to animals, including humans. Petals of many flowers reflect ultraviolet light that … and flowers. Butterflies are more attracted to mass plantings than single specimens, which is another reason why they are visiting your zinnias. …
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… Seed Savers Exchange Board Director Jovan Sage is a creator, food alchemist, herbalist, grower, wellness coach, and restauranteur through her … passion she has for the mission of Seed Savers Exchange and her community-based work. Lecture is free; regular parking fees apply; preregistration required. …
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… My arborvitae and smaller evergreens have bent under the weight of this winter’s ice and snow. Is there anything I should do to straighten them? A. In most cases, bent branches will slowly … bounce back. Even smaller shrubs like boxwoods and yews have a good chance of recovering. It is important to examine the shrubs for broken or split branches and to prune those back to a main …
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… Animal Farm is a group of musicians and educators who write original music for children and … Parenting Product Award, Mom’s Choice Award, and Parents Choice Recommended Award, and is available on Spotify and Apple Music. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs …
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… wellness while contributing toward a more beautiful and humane society. Preregistration is recommended. Single-day registration is available. Members of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) can earn …
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… THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Thursday, April 20, 7 – 8 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Jill Jonnes, author and historian … Conservancy members, call (847) 835-8261 to receive the registration discount This event is cosponsored by the Garden Conservancy A celebration of urban trees and the …
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… masterfully used blue to create mood, contrast, and meaning. Examine how this versatile hue is applied across different genres in photography and dive into techniques for capturing and enhancing shades of blue. An intermediate level understanding of Lightroom or Photoshop is required. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted …
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