… the reasons why a nature preschool is not just a real preschool, but should be a standard for all preschool environments to aspire to attain. Here are my top five reasons why a nature … Most nature preschools do not put a heavy emphasis on early academics. Instead, they opt for a balanced curriculum that seeks to develop the “whole child”—i.e., cognitive, physical, … to read a bit more on nature preschool values. Are these indoor/outdoor classrooms just the latest new kid on the block, or is there more to this trend? Which ways do you find best for …
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… with Beatrix Potter, the creator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. I remember wanting to visit Hill Top Farm, Potter’s home, after finding a photo of children reading by the fireplace in … mother, Helen Leech Potter, who was also interested in drawing and painting—common pastimes for upper-middle-class Victorian women. Beatrix used a paint box inscribed with her mother’s … Trust. Many of her illustrations are directly drawn from the Lake District countryside. If you visit the Lake District, consider ordering Walking With Beatrix Potter: Fifteen Walks in Beatrix …
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… Garden. We only visited six of the 25 distinct gardens, so come out to see them all this fall! Visit chicagobotanic.org/inbloom/ for more information on what’s in bloom. …
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… a knockout punch to some plants this year. (You may recall that the Garden was closed for two consecutive days in late January due to extreme weather conditions.) Japanese maples and … yellow.” “A lot of stresses are cumulative, and the past couple of years have been stressful for plants,” Tiddens said. “We’ve had a very cold winter and a slow, wet spring. Plants have a … What’s a gardener to do? Provide the best conditions and cultural practices possible. When buying new plants, match the plant to the site . If you have a spot in sun with heavy clay soil, …
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… and contaminated soil/organic matter. The pathogen can survive in soil and organic matter for years and is easily disseminated by water movement. Monitor your boxwood at least one a … Illinois Department of Agriculture or send a sample to the University of Illinois Plant Clinic for diagnosis. Please do not bring suspect samples to the Garden. Inspect purchased plants … contact Plant Information Services , email or (847) 835-0972. For other resources, visit Virginia Cooperative Extension Best Management Practices for Boxwood Blight and The …
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… Botanic Garden's Rainwater Glen is a good way to see how the process works and to gather ideas for your own 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, … (or about 10 x 10 to 15 x 20 feet). A small area can be transformed into a lush eco-garden for just a few dollars per square foot. Choose the best plants for the project The key to a …
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… with outdated, past-their-prime products instead of fresh flavorings. January is a great time for smart gardeners—and smart cooks—to assess, re-assort, assemble, and plan for a useful and powerful flavor arsenal. Assess what you've got In general, herbs are the … chili powder, and hold off on replacing the curry. When you are ready to replace, consider: Buying whole leaves and seeds, which last longer than crushed or powdered. Purchasing herbs and …
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… so it’s a super fun addition to our butterfly family. You’re sure to see some on your next visit to Butterflies & Blooms. Zebra longwings rest together on their favorite branch. A trio of …
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… splendens. Native to the mountains of western Mexico, this plant is extinct in the wild. Visit our What’s in Bloom highlight page each week—twice a week during the summer bloom … season—to learn more about the different plants in bloom. Then, come out to see them in person for their fragrance and the humidity of the warmer greenhouse climates. …
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… Here’s one cure for cabin fever— grow some cool indoor plants and stage them like they’re pieces of art. Potted … you don’t know what to do with? Accessorize it with a tall plant in a large attractive pot. For the vintage enthusiast, there are Victorian wicker planters for ferns. For the no-nonsense minimalist, there are tall brushed stainless steel and ceramic …
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