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  • … Q:  When is the best time of year to plant garlic? Can I plant whole heads purchased at the grocery store? … should be divided into the individual cloves for planting. Use the larger, outer cloves for best results. …
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  • … Green Roof Garden atop the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center is open to the public — it's one of just a few rooftop gardens you can actually walk through, so plan a … licenses and permissions before starting your rooftop gardening project. Determine the best plants. How much sun does your rooftop receive throughout the year? Are you able to water or … vs. rooftop planting material: For most residences, container rooftop gardening is the best way to go; containers are easier to install and maintain, and can be quite cost efficient. The …
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  • … The nomenclature of this tropical evergreen is uncertain, not being referenced in any current botanical literature. It may be synonymous with or a variety of Clusia rosea , a native of Florida and tropical America. It has found its way into the trade, however, useful as a nice background shrub or hedge plant, with a nice upright habit. The glossy leaves are obovate --broad at the tip and tapering down to the petiole -- and stiff and smooth. It rarely flowers. …
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  • … Annie Wang, Student Carillonneur: Annie Wang is a rising fourth-year chemistry major at the University of Chicago. She learned about the … later! She passed her carillonneur exam at the 2023 Congress at Cohasset and is very excited to perform at her first concerts this summer. Outside of her love of tower bells, she does … trying to lift weights, and playing indie and strategy video games. One day, Kevin hopes to buy a carillon for his backyard. John Mori, Student Carillonneur: John Mori is an economics Ph.D. …
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  • … of midwestern weather. But growing awareness that climate change could cause normal variations to become more extreme has many gardeners exploring ways to create weather-tolerant landscapes … able or even unable to sustain themselves during drought. Choose Plants Carefully Perhaps the best way to have a weather-tolerant landscape is by selecting plants with a natural ability to survive …
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  • … Fermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action …
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  • … Tall upright stems are topped by large lobster-red petals opening to reveal a buttercup yellow interior on this cultivar of single early tulips. In the fall, plant this tulip in well- drained soils and full sun for best flower production. This group of tulips is best enjoyed as forced flowering plants in winter or annuals for spring bloom, as they are not …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … temperature. They then apply one of those methods and use real temperature and tree-ring data to understand how tree growth is affected by both temperature and precipitation, and draw conclusions about what that means for … impact of changing climate on forests. They then expand the climate model beyond temperature to look at changes in precipitation and cloud cover in the United States. The unit continues by …
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  • … Watercolor is a fresh, beautiful way to express a sunset or the reflection of trees and clouds on a pond. You will learn to make expressive marks, mix colors, and apply water mindfully to achieve the sparkling, …
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  • … Vertical vines bring an added dimension to gardens–they soften hardscape, conceal unpleasant structures and provide lushness, through … lateral room at planting time since their growth is mostly up and outward. They can work their way into tight spots before breaking loose on a vertical climb. Not all vines grow in the same manner, but most require a good support to look and grow their best. Some larger vines, such as climbing hydrangea, Boston ivy or English ivy, send out hundreds …
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