… Vanda orchid is the national flower of Singapore. It is recognizable as the flower often used in Hawaiian leis. It was discovered in 1613 by Alvin Semedo, who called it “ tiao hua n” or “air plant” because of its large aerial roots. In the home, Vandas require warm growing conditions with bright light, high humidity, and good …
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… plains. The signature ornamental feature of this huge tree is its brown bark which exfoliates in irregular pieces to reveal creamy white inner bark. Mature trees typically display mottled … The large 3-5 lobed medium to dark green leaves (4-10 inches wide) have coarse marginal teeth. In fall, foliage typically turns an undistinguished yellow-brown. Small, non-showy, monoecious flowers appear in small rounded clusters in April. Male flowers are yellowish and female flowers are reddish. …
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… Your trees’ health starts below the pot line. This class takes an in-depth look at a multitude of soil components, organic versus chemical fertilizers, mycorrhiza, … tree health is key to creating quality bonsai. March is a great time to repot, so bring a tree in for repotting; soil will be made and provided for the class. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, …
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… Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring in baking, is the pod fruit of a vine in the orchid family. Learn how to use fresh vanilla beans and vanilla paste as well as how to …
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… New! Pruning and deadheading are well-known techniques in ornamental gardening, but much less well understood concepts in edible gardens. Participants will learn about how pruning and trimming edible plants not only …
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… New! Studies show that being outside, in nature, or even viewing a well-maintained landscape can have positive mental and physical effects. Too often as we age, limitations in strength, mobility, and stamina can reduce our enjoyment of our yards and gardens. Join us for …
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… food residue into a nutrient rich amendment for all your plantings, both indoors and outdoors. In this class, you will learn how to do vermiculture (composting with worms) in your own home. It’s a simple and efficient way to turn your kitchen waste into an outstanding …
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… New! In this cooking class, learn how to create an oven-based tandoori platter—a mixed grill of fresh … making a meal out of any leftovers from the platter. Enjoy a generous sampling of dishes made in class and take some home to share. Shilipi Saxena, culinary instructor ITW Kitchen, Learning …
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… Don’t stop canning and preserving just because it is winter. In this cooking class, learn to preserve using dried fruits in a dried fig, apple, and raisin jam—a sweet, bright-tasting spread with a chunky texture …
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… New! Spend an evening making delicious desserts in this cooking class. Learn to use fresh vanilla beans and separate eggs. Recipes include mango … coconut macaroons and yellow cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older. Mary Kay Gill, professional …
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