… heat- and drought-resistant perennial from the mountains of Syria. The olive-green foliage is rabbit and deer resistant. Plant this perennial in full sun and avoid excessive water and fertilizer to keep the plants compact. …
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… New! Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of summer in this stunning dish. Mouthwatering ahi tuna is paired with crunchy macadamia nuts, creamy guacamole, juicy mango salsa, and crispy tortilla strips to create the ideal late-summer meal. Meg Dhamer, private chef and owner, The Secret Supper Club …
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… Transylvanian sage is an upright perennial that can grow to 3 feet tall. A native of the Transylvanian Mountains in …
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… biology education and ensuring students have the knowledge, tools, and support they need to succeed in ecological research and related fields. In my current role, I support high school, … in mentored research experiences in the Garden’s plant science department. Much of my time is devoted to overseeing the Garden’s Walder Foundation Undergraduate Internship program, a summer …
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… Q. Where can I go to have my soil tested? A. Soil testing lists the results of general soil fertility. Test results … applications. Some soil testing labs also test for the presence of heavy metals. An up-to-date list of soil testing labs is provided by the University of Illinois Extension and can be found at …
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… Combine children’s literature with recipes and kitchen experiments to foster wonder about the natural world. This class will feature storybooks where cooking is part of the plot, following recipes for different learners, using kitchen tools, the … some kitchen science, and age-appropriate recipes (both edible and not) that you can take back to your classroom. CPDUs: 6, Gateways: 6 Grade level: preK – 3 Classroom 9, Learning Center …
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… Discover photographic composition, storytelling, and methods to document the seasonal changes in nature. You will learn depth of field, offset imaging, … look at understanding what the camera sees compared with our own natural visual biases. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Tripods are strongly encouraged. FPC fundamental course, nature …
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… When mature, this plant will reach heights in excess of 50 feet to grace the garden with its oval shape. Use yellow buckeye as a shade tree. Showy yellow flowers … in a 6-inch panicle. It flowers in May after the leaves emerge. Fall color ranges from yellow to orangish-brown. This lesser known and grown buckeye deserves broader use in our landscape; it is the best large buckeye. …
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… with a reddish blush at the center of each tube on this short-lived perennial. This plant is ideal for sun or partial shaded locations in the garden, where they can be allowed to naturalize. Plant it in moderately fertile, moist soils, and permit the plants to mature and disperse their seeds at the end of the season for future generations. Aquilegias …
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… Butterfly milkweed grows to about 3 feet high with an upright or sprawling habit. It works well in a formal garden or a … have gone, ornamental seed pods appear, prolonging the visual impact of butterfly weed. It is native to our Illinois prairies and an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. …
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