… plant—this time, a sad collard green—from its pot into the trash. The mess, and the funeral, is for a good cause though. Today, I bravely enter new territory: My neighborhood garden center, … came from, its parentage, care preferences, and age. An Excel spreadsheet, you guys. This man is not messing around. For the likes of me, Wheatley recommends a more forgiving collection of … remain above freezing, which means they can survive year-round in our warm homes. My apartment is hardly freezing (the overactive radiators make sure of that) and I have two windowsills—an …
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… The Garden’s online class on ghoulish plants is an enjoyable virtual experience you can take anywhere! Enjoy enchanting stories about spooky …
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… 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 …
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… 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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… Get growing all year round! This is a technical training course intended for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice …
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… 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 …
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… The pollinator garden is a popular school garden theme that promotes conservation and provides multiple opportunities …
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… Thursday, November 8 1 – 2 p.m. Regenstein Center Alsdorf Auditorium Free; pre-registration is required (usual parking fees apply). Register now Join Kris Jarantoski, executive vice …
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… flowering trees,and the division and layering of perennials and flowering shrubs. Each session is scheduled at the ideal time of year to ensure success of the technique covered. The School's …
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… 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 …
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