… Grades 5-6, Unit 1 Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System In Unit 1, students assess their current knowledge of and beliefs about climate change. They then … that models the greenhouse effect and then discuss the natural vs. human induced-changes in greenhouse gas concentrations. The Earth's Energy Balance : Students create a diagram of … Climate Change in My Backyard Unit Descriptions Unit 1: The Earth as a System In Unit 1, students assess their …
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… I divide irises? A. The best time to plant and transplant rhizomatous (or self-seeding) iris is after flowering but before the end of August. Established plantings of iris should be divided … with a spade or digging fork and use a sharp knife to separate the rhizomes. Proper sanitation is important to reduce the spread of disease, so dip the knife in 10 percent bleach to water solution after each cut. Remove and discard old rhizomes and …
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… Strung Out is Chicago’s ultimate tribute to the 1970s, offering a unique musical experience that brings the … and unforgettable one-hit wonders that are both instantly recognizable and deeply embedded in our cultural memories. Their diverse setlist showcases the eclectic nature of the 70s, … commitment to bringing the best of the decade to the stage ensures that every performance is a vibrant celebration of the music that defined a generation. Come to a Strung Out show and …
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… So Sweet has green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins and fragrant flowers. It is a vigorous growing, medium (9 inches tall by 12 inches wide) hosta capable of spreading … mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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… 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a miniature (8 inches tall, 12 inches wide) hosta with round blue-green leaves. The thick … natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… This slow-growing tree is a five-needled pine with lustrous dark-green foliage. Use it as a specimen plant. It produces … that exfoliates to reveal green, white and brown areas. This plant deserves greater attention in the horticulture field. The lacebark pine is a dense, pyramidal evergreen tree reaching a mature height of 30' to 40'. With age, it loses …
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… The willow oak is native to the southeastern U.S. Its leaves somewhat resemble the willow and its preferred siting is along streams and rivers like the willow. It has a relatively shallow root system, which makes … that produce fruit we all know as acorns. Within the white oak group, acorns mature annually; in the red oak group, acorns take two years to mature (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade …
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… against the odds, a single endangered flower has bloomed here. The only wild lakeside daisy in Illinois, blooming on Chicago’s Southeast Side under a protective wire cage. Photo by Casey … after wild populations of the species were last seen in Illinois. The bloom this past spring is a small but striking sign of recovery. Its presence is thanks to the Chicago Botanic Garden … decades. It couldn’t have survived Big Marsh’s original wetland, but slag had transformed the site into something resembling the daisy’s almost nonexistent native habitat. This was a rare …
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… Q. Last year, I planted beets from seeds and was very disappointed in the weak, spindly seedlings that emerged. Some of the beets never produced roots at all. I would like to try again. Any ideas? A. Beet seeds are actually clusters of seeds contained in very small dried fruits or berries. Because several seedlings can grow from each fruit, it is essential to thin the seedlings to 2 or 3 inches apart when they are just a few inches tall. …
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… The flesh-pink buds of Charlotte crabapple open to double pale pink flowers. The fruit is dark green and large (greater than 1 inch in diameter) for crabapples. In the fall the foliage turns shades of orange and red. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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