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  • … in average soils, and sit back to watch the goldfinches, hummingbirds, and bees of all kinds visit the flowers. Thin but strong side shoots produce slightly smaller flowers to continue the flowering season for weeks after the main flower has started to produce seeds. …
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  • … Forest Bathing Invitations 森林浴 Allow 10 to 20 minutes for someone to learn the practice the first time. Over time, it becomes easier to slow down, and … if any of these suggestions changes your experience and how.   Sit Spot Find a comfortable place to sit for 15 to 30 minutes and just notice what you notice. If possible, return to this … change over time.  If going outside is not an option, try a sequence of #1, #15, and #16 in a place where you can see nature out of a window. … 森林浴 Allow 10 to 20 minutes for someone to learn …
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  • … Create a 1- by 2-inch pendant with many different fiber art techniques, then place it into a bezel setting and complete the rest of the necklace for a beautiful combination of beads, metal charms, and fibers. All materials are included in the fee. Natasha Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio, Big Rock, Illinois Classroom 4, Learning Center …
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  • … fade, remove the flower and stalk so the amaryllis does not use energy producing seeds. Place in a sunny window and allow the foliage to develop. The foliage is producing energy that will be stored in the bulb and used to fuel the next bloom cycle. Place outdoors in a spot that has morning sun and afternoon shade once all danger of frost has … Once the leaves have browned completely, remove them and place the bulb in a cool, dark area for two to four months. After the rest period, water your amaryllis bulb and place it in a warm, …
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  • … as early, mid-, and late. ‘Loves Touch’ is a mid- to late-season bloomer. It grows to 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in … inches below the soil surface. It is deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms, and …
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  • … Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms and … time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Nice Gal’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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  • … Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms and … as early, mid and late – ‘Moon Over Barrington’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 26” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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  • … practitioners, and community members in taking action to address and work toward solutions for the many threats that we see. Community Science efforts include Budburst and Plants of … time, populations of plant species that are under threat, etc. Seed banking is essential for building a collection of seeds of native plant species that can be used in restoration … makers are aware of the threats to plants and native habitats.   sCORE: the Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration The Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration brings …
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  • … Monday through Friday, seasonally 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 10 – 11:30 a.m. for 90-minute programs A 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students is required. Maximum number of … might inspire a design solution to a human problem. Nature's Needs Early Winter, Winter Search for evidence that plants survive well in particular habitats, but not others. Students compare … to explain how these trees have unique adaptations that help them survive in their habitat. Visit the enchanting Wonderland Express exhibition after the program. NGSS: LS1.A, LS4.D … $120 …
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  • … insects. Plant in full to partial sunny locations in moisture retentive soils and allow room for the plant to moderately spread by rhizomes over the years. Late summer these plants are …
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