… This exclusive photography adventure invites you to explore the Garden’s hidden beauty—perfect for one-of-a-kind images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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… you may receive a refund at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. For nonmedical reasons, you may cancel your child’s Camp CBG registration any time before June 1, … granted through June 1, 2026. To cancel, please call (847) 835-6801. We are unable to refund for missed days of camp. Camp CBG registration fees are nontransferable. Camps canceled by the … you may receive a refund at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. For non-medical reasons, you may cancel your child’s Break or School Day-off Camp registration up …
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… Tom Tiddens, supervisor of plant healthcare at the Garden, sees a tree or shrub declining, for example, he looks at the ground to see what's thriving. If he sees yellow nutsedge, he knows … to them, the weeds will have a harder time competing. Like those violets — charming in their place, but maybe not in your lawn — a weed is usually defined as any plant where you don't want … that you really don't have enough sun for grass, especially Kentucky bluegrass, to be at its best. Violets, too, congregate in shade, especially in moist soil; they are native to American …
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… a few inches below the soil to prevent them from digging underneath. Garlic is a Gardener's Best Friend Deer and rodents are not fans of the allium family (garlic, onion), so one of the … overnight, then spray the solution on the leaves of your plants. Repeat once weekly. Looking for a stronger solution? Buy garlic oil concentrate at your local garden center to add to your … or put at the base of your fencing to deter rabbits from digging underneath. Looking for one-on-one tomato assistance? Contact our Plant Information Service for a personal diagnosis …
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… The Garden is a participant in two plant-collecting groups—the North American Consortium for Plant Exploration in China (NACPEC) and the Plant Collecting Collaborative (PCC). Through … of plants from other regions and countries here at the Garden. In this quest to identify the best sites, Garden staff analyze a number of factors, including the following: Precipitation … season The collecting expeditions have many purposes, including the acquisition of seed for ex-situ living plant collections; collecting herbarium vouchers; collecting critical data …
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… This well-proportioned dwarf white poinsettia is part of a series selected for smaller spaces that experiences cooler temperatures during production and display. Place it in a brightly lit location and ensure, if wrapped with florist foil, that a hole has …
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… This small-statured cultivar features bright red bracts with medium pink spots. It's great for smaller locations. Place this poinsettia in bright, warm locations and water only when the leaves start to droop …
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… addition to our gardens in winter. Unlike spring—when they’re busy singing, looking for a mate, and building nests—in winter, a bird’s main activity is to find and eat enough food … very cold nights, some birds will use empty nesting boxes for shelter. Leave nesting boxes in place but remove the summer nests and clean the boxes with a stiff brush to remove any debris. … not removed.) Thistle seed is the preferred food of goldfinches. Purchase beef suet cakes and place them in a wire suet feeder to attract woodpeckers. Unsalted peanut hearts are a favorite of …
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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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