… Green Carts A Green Cart is similar to the idea of a Green Corner, where you fill one area of a room with all things … of nature throughout the day. Plus, it doesn’t take up much room and can be moved out of the way, or brought somewhere else for someone else to interact with it. A cart like this also …
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… Absorbers When it rains, often it pours. Our urban stormwater systems were originally designed to prevent flooding and to quickly move water off the streets. However, as stormwater rushes … pollutants poison the water and choke plant and animal life. Planting a rain garden is a way to enhance your landscape's aesthetic while absorbing and cleaning rainwater. The garden … rain garden. DIY Rain Garden Storm watch Observe your landscape during a heavy rainfall. For best results, rain gardens should be planted between the source of stormwater runoff (roof, …
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… June 1, 10:30 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium $12 nonmember; members receive 20% discount Buy Tickets Now What do an astronaut, a garden, a zoo, and a planetarium all have in common? Join …
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… Botanic Garden and the Department of Anthropology of Northwestern University invite you to a workshop presented by Nature, Culture and Human Health (NCH2). The discussion will focus on … of topics including: how to foster partnerships, finding resources, and research to formulate best-practices for nature-assisted therapies. … Presented by Nature, Culture and Human Health … of topics including: how to foster partnerships, finding resources, and research to formulate best-practices for nature-assisted therapies. …
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… Q. What insect or disease would cause the flower stalks of my beautiful delphiniums to become twisted and their flower buds to curl and blacken? A. The cyclamen mite is a damaging pest of indoor greenhouse plants such as African violets and begonias, as well as … since adults overwinter in the soil. Approved miticides have limited success. Take care to buy healthy transplants and isolate any houseplants that appear infected. …
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… This lecture ticket includes a three-day Show pass Interior designer Timothy Whealon is beloved for his accessible style, his seamless blend of classic and modern influences, and his skillful use of artwork and antiques, all thanks to an extensive knowledge of fine and decorative arts as well as his training at Sotheby’s. With a European’s reverence for history, a New Yorker’s need to stay on the cutting edge, and a midwesterner’s sense of practicality, Whealon strives to …
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… I love coming home to my quiet, tree-lined Chicago neighborhood, but one thing I miss about urban living is ample … stairs. Growing an herb container doesn’t require a whole lot of space, luckily. To find the best inspiration, I turned to Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist for the Regenstein Fruit & … calls for two types of potatoes, and four or five different herbs. If you go to the store and buy these ingredients, it could cost eight bucks apiece. To grow scallions, dill, basil, and …
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… Lenhardt Library Collections General Collection The general collection is for staff, members, and visitors and contains books and journals on subjects such as botany, … and Polish—are available in the Kids Corner. Activity Books A variety of books for adults to use with their children or students include nature crafts, science fair projects ideas, and ecology. There are books that demonstrate best practices to teach gardening and support curricula. Periodical Collection The periodical …
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… 7-9, Unit 3 Climate Change in My Backyard Activity Descriptions Unit 3: Earth system responses to natural and human-induced changes In Unit 3, students learn about how living things and ecosystems respond to and are affected by changing climates. Students learn about how plant life-cycle events can be … will reflect back on these ways and determine which adaptations could benefit a plant that is exposed to a changing climate. Activity 3.2: Seasons of a Plant Students are introduced to the …
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… using in my garden? A: There are many types of irrigation devices with distribution patterns to fit different watering needs. Hand-held devices or watering cans are the easiest to use for … not want watered and can be zoned for specific areas. Lawns, trees, and large shrubs are best irrigated with rotary, oscillating, or pulse-jet sprinklers. Sprinklers can be positioned … Most established trees, shrubs, and perennials require one inch of water per week. It is always best to water deeply and infrequently to encourage good root development. Irrigating …
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