… This workshop will be about making, not taking, photographs by nourishing a deepening in our souls and then bringing that awareness into our photo-making process. We will use land, … levels, but students should have a good working knowledge of their camera. Digital and film, in all formats, are welcome. Fee includes “Zen and the Art of Photography” lecture on the July …
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… shaded (and sheltered) conditions and will spread through runners and seed if planted in the right site. The attractive, fernlike foliage forms low mats, and the white, blue or pink … Both the spring bulbs and the windflower plants will die back after blooming, creating space in the garden bed for emerging warm-season perennials. …
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… of your clematis, the infection rarely kills the entire plant. Look for signs of wilting early in the season. Prune out the affected growth immediately. Often, plants put out new growth below … The tenth issue of the Garden's Plant Evaluation Notes addresses the problem of clematis wilt in its thorough evaluation of clematis. …
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… Q. My turf grass is in serious need of help. I have far too many bare patches and weeds, and the grass looks too … with a granular 4-1-2 or 3-1-2 mix. Do not use any weed killers at this time. When turf is in a weakened state, it is better to wait before using strong herbicides. Early next spring, …
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… Q: Ants are all over my trumpet vine and garden in general. Is there an environmentally safe way to remove them? A: Wet weather is likely the cause of an unusual pattern of behavior in the ants around your home. Frequently saturated soil drives ants up and out of their colonies. …
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… Q. My turf grass is in serious need of help. I have far too many bare patches and weeds, and the grass looks too … with a granular 4-1-2 or 3-1-2 mix. Do not use any weed killers at this time. When turf is in a weakened state, it is better to wait before using strong herbicides. Early next spring, …
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… Did you know that fungi are second only to insects in the number of species on earth? More than 1,200 species of mushrooms plus thousands of other fungi are found in Illinois alone. Meet mycologist Gregory Mueller, Ph.D., the Garden’s Chief Scientist and …
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… over the soil surface and water well. If rabbits, rodents, or deer have been a problem in past, consider planting varieties of the following pest-resistant bulbs: ornamental onion, … recommend lining the planting hole with ½ inch of sharp sand or gravel before setting in bulbs. These products help deter rodents from digging. Cut to the ground all remaining dried …
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… experts to help you through challenging spring showers, late-summer droughts, and everything in between. Wet Weather What is a Rain Garden Rain Gardens: Beautiful, Beneficial, or Both? … Garden Download a Rain Garden How-to Manual Water, Water Everywhere Navigating the Wet Spring in Your Garden Dry Weather Watering Plants During Drought How to Water Wisely this Summer Drought …
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… challenging for the botanical artist. Using the medium of your choice, work with specimens in an array of diverse shapes, colors, and textures. Hone your skills to create finished work … two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. The School’s CEUs=12 hours ART elective Claudia Lane, freelance artist Online Course …
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