… imagination. You may not have to look beyond your closets, shelves, basement, attic, or garage for things that you can transform into outdoor art. And there are always resale stores with … up. Group It Not using those old colorful bowling balls? Recycle them as garden globes and place them so the finger holes are on the bottom. Stagger them in a border or in a row alongside a path. Place some on birdbath pedestals to add height. Unlike glass garden globes, you won’t worry about …
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… Spring is often subtle in its arrival. You will learn the best camera and lens settings to use when capturing small hints of the changing season. Learn to recognize which perspectives will best highlight the small-scale plant buds and shoots we discover throughout the Garden. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or consent of instructor. The …
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… Alan Age: 15 Grade: 10 School: Cristo Rey St. Martin What are you most interested in/excited for this summer on the farm? Going on field trips and meeting new people What's your favorite … for the Apprenticeship. When I learned of my eligibility for Corps, I decided it would be my best option because I would have the opportunity to extend my training over two seasons while … My goal for after the Apprenticeship is to take all that I’ve learned and use it to my best ability to not only make a living, but to spread the awareness of sustainable agriculture. …
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… Tour the Dixon Prairie Lost Landscape Download the GardenGuide App when you visit to use this tour on your phone Distance: .56 miles Time: 1 hour 25 mins Stop 1: Savanna … above ground and have root systems that delve deep into the soil underground. In summer, look for the compass plant, which turns its big leaves to avoid the midday sun. Stop 3: Sand … such as Virginia rails and sora. Stop 8: Birding at the Prairie Dixon Prairie is a haven for all sorts of birds (and the birdwatchers who can spot them). At this close-to-the-water path …
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… nurturing titan arums since 2003. When they bloom, our corpse flowers are proudly displayed for visitors to admire, showcasing our commitment to conserving this endangered species. Corpse flowers are known for producing one of the largest and most pungent inflorescences in the plant kingdom, giving us … it to blast out its scent in one big, hours-long burst. And the smell! The Indonesian name for the plant translates as “corpse flower,” an apt summary of the decaying, rancid, rotten …
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… What does it mean for plants? The temperatures have been slowly dropping and sporadic frost has put the brakes on … 12 to 16 inches of hardware cloth in the soil about 3 inches away from the trunk. If deer visit your garden, deter them from eating twigs or rubbing antlers by placing snow fencing or … that would otherwise evaporate during harsh winter conditions and drying winds. Mulch Place a layer of mulch around trees, shrubs, and in planting beds to maintain an even soil …
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… I was worrying about my sick kid at home and was unable to relax. People had been telling me for years that I needed a vacation—but that was just not an option. I had read about shinrin-yoku … that forest bathing, forest therapy, mindful nature walks, or whatever name you use, is for everybody. I have seen wonderful results for people who just want to recapture some of the peace and playfulness of time in nature. In the …
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… Summer is the best time to work on your tropical bonsai trees. This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects … of tropical tree care including species used, styles, and soil types. Bring your tree ready for critique, styling, and repotting, and set a course for the future of your bonsai tree. You will need to provide your own tree, tools, and soil if …
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Description: This is an infrequent visiting western species with similarities to the common goldeneye. …
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… of the species. Taman's bloom in the Tropical Greenhouse, late April 2026 Maybe you heard the news or even visited to see it for yourself: our corpse flower ( Amorphophallus titanum ) named Taman bloomed in late April . … tubes, and shipped across the world in something not much bigger than an envelope. Yet, the best methods for storing it are still being established. Historically, pollen banking efforts …
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