… garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to right when viewing the rays): Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ … garden, since it pitches away from you—and we thought this pattern of rays would show up the best. Plants used (from left to right when viewing the rays): Angelonia angustifolia Archangel™ …
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… and so simple to create. Learn how to take wool and shape and sculpt it into felt. Perfect for the novice crafter, needle felting is an easy-to-learn technique that is both creative and … needle to tangle the wool fibers into felt. Come join us to try this new craft. Register for this class and Snowman Family together and save ten percent. Please call (847) 835-6801 … 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to register and receive the package discount. Natasha Lewis, Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio Classroom 5, Learning Center …
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… If not done in late March, there is still time to sow seeds indoors for warm-season vegetables like tomato and pepper plants and summer-blooming annuals. Most seeds … with a very dilute orchid fertilizer or use fish emulsion with every watering. Monitor closely for scale attack. …
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… Our December Winter Woods Walk takes place on the winter solstice . Celebrate the change in seasons with a peaceful, guided walk … and fauna. Before or after the walk, warm up by the fire at the McDonald Woods Shelter. Dress for the weather. If the weather forecast predicts bitter cold temperatures, a wind speed … we’ll walk in areas near the Woods. Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers Meet at the McDonald Woods Shelter …
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… grows to 21-24 inches tall. It likes wet or constantly moist soil, making it a good choice for wet areas. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a … and deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… environmental and biological events in an ecosystem (first snow vs. first flower). They place their events on a calendar and then brainstorm what might happen if these biological events … or in small groups make observations of actual phenological events. Activity 3.3: Preparing for Budburst This activity serves as an introduction to phenology and Budburst, and will prepare … environmental and biological events in an ecosystem (first snow vs. first flower). They place their events on a calendar and then brainstorm what might happen if these biological events …
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… Q. What is the best way to save seeds? A. Open pollinated or heirloom varieties are best for saving. Seeds from hybrid varieties should not be collected because they will not come …
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… Q: I am storing summer bulbs for the first time — is there anything I need to do for them during the winter? A: Bulbs, tubers, and corms need some attention during the dormant … for adequate air circulation. Stored dahlias should be plump. If they are severely shriveled, place them in a bucket of water for several hours to re-hydrate. Slight damage can be cut away to …
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… the Chicago Botanic Garden. Naturally, we wondered who among us might have the worst case (or best, depending on how you look at it). So we sent out a simple query: do you grow orchids at … them recently, but I’d admit to 50-plus plants. I simply find orchids to be fascinating for their seemingly infinite variations of flower sizes, shapes, colors, fragrance (very … from spores, with a smaller collection of orchids. She would send me home with plants on every visit, all of which I eventually lost, as I didn’t really have a clue as to how to grow them! But …
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… Carefree Beauty™ was one of the first roses released for sale that incorporated excellent disease resistance with continual flowering, fragrance, and … shrub roses. Like all roses they need full sun, good air circulation, and good drainage for best performance. And as strong repeat bloomers, it's best to fertilize them both at the beginning of the season and again mid- summer. …
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