… should have a working knowledge of their camera’s controls and lens settings. Use of a tripod is strongly encouraged. DSLR camera required. During the second class, we will review images from the first class. Lunch is included. A supply list and map will be sent with confirmation. Jack Carlson, certified …
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… Q. What do I do with my spring-flowering bulbs after blooming? A. When feasible, it is best to remove the spent blooms with pruners or scissors right after flowering. This prevents … can remove just the spent blooms or the entire stalk for aesthetic reasons. In addition, it is important to leave the foliage up until it dies back naturally. Avoid braiding or tying the …
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… Volo Bog is a 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges surrounding an open pool of … the entire bog. Students must be able to walk at least one mile. Limited to 16 students. Lunch is provided on June 21. A map will be sent with confirmation. The School’s CEUs=7.5 hours FPC …
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… 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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… Q. Can I use manure as a soil amendment? A. Composted manure is a good organic soil amendment. While the nutrient value of composted manure can vary … it adds organic content, which can lead to improved soil structure. Good soil structure is essential for a healthy garden. Improving soil structure makes the soil easier to work, …
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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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