… Re-Creating the Prairie Visitors strolling through the main gardens can approach the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center from the West Road that leads to Dixon Prairie. … tallgrass prairie regions, found in sixteen states. Once cleaned, sorted, counted, packed, and frozen, the seeds are available to the scientific and conservation communities for experiments, re-creations, and restorations. This seed bank …
Type: Walks
… Changing your planting style is a win-win for you and your local bees. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg … combinations "in the field." Using Lisa's techniques, you can increase your garden's yield and improve the health of your neighborhood bee population, too. A sweat bee ( Halictus ligatus … pollination, as the fruit set will be better. As the flower ages, this likelihood declines, and bad weather can complicate pollination even more. Wild bees such as bumblebees, sweat bees, …
Type: Plant Info
… has no equal: "intensely aromatic," "the scent of French perfume," "delicious essence," and "the poet's flower." These descriptions alone explain why this flowering vine is cultivated … an indoor plant. Most species of jasmine grown today were originally native to tropical Asia and parts of China. The jasmines that can be grown as houseplants are tropical or subtropical …
Type: Plant Info
… "Green" Roses Some gardeners are intimidated by growing roses, and the idea of incorporating ecofriendly techniques is just another thorn in their sides. … from the truth! Rose care requires work, but it is straightforward, the rewards are rich, and many "green" tips make the work easier, are less expensive than traditional techniques, and are healthier for your garden. The Basics The dirt on roses. The first step to ensuring …
Type: Plant Info
… appetizers: roasted artichoke hearts, braised peppers, pancetta crisps with goat cheese and fig, and sweet and salty rosemary crackers. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW Kitchen …
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… (or anything) in Martian soil unless you amend it. Discover how to combine engineering and life-science learning as you challenge students to solve the real-life problem of growing food in space. Students will investigate plant needs, interactions, and soil communities using NGSS science and engineering practices. CPDUs: 6 Grade level: 3 – 12 Classroom 9, Learning Center …
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… Philip Juras’s exhibition of landscape paintings celebrates the rich aesthetics, ecology, and history of Illinois prairies. A dozen large studio canvases and many smaller field paintings depicting remnants, restorations, and imagined re-creations take the viewer on a journey of prairie landscapes from the Wisconsin …
Type: Event for Ongoing
… Q. I have ash trees on my property that are doing poorly and haven't been healthy for the last few years. Do I have Emerald Ash Borer? A. Ash trees can be afflicted by many different disease and insect problems, such as anthracnose, verticillium wilt, ash flower gall, rust, ash yellows, and borers. Early infestations of Emerald Ash Borer are very difficult to detect. …
Type: Plant Info
… with four little snowmen wearing adorable winter accessories. Learn needle-felting techniques and how to sculpt wool into fun and imaginative shapes, while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All materials included. Natasha Lehrer Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts …
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… Learn a variety of techniques to make homemade chicken stock. Students will prepare and take home a sample of stock to use in recipes at home such as wild rice with ham, roasted pumpkin with apple and chipotle, and shrimp wonton. This class is a great precursor to the Sauce class offered on October 20. Mary …
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