… - either a clear medium blue or light yellow. And it doesn't really care whether your soil is sand or clay, acid or alkaline, as long as it's evenly moist. Aco nitums are commonly known … and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's roots, which was used to tip hunting arrows. Medicinal (and poisonous) uses of this plant date back to ancient times. …
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… ( Rosa 'Jacfrain') features 4-inch blooms that start out as apricot-orange buds, then open to softly tinted petals that are pink-orange at the tips with a yellow interior. The floribunda … producing multiple, hybrid-tea-shaped flowers in sprays. Their dark green stems can grow up to 20 inches before they bloom, and the overall shape of the plant is upright, almost columnar. Mardi Gras rose has a moderate, peppery fragrance. This cultivar was …
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… and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's roots, which was used to tip hunting arrows. Medicinal (and poisonous) uses of this plant date back to ancient times. … and a poison? Dosage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowering for over a month. The plants are very cold-hardy and can endure for decades due to their deep, thick roots. They will spread from the roots into colonies, but are not known to be invasive. This genus differs from true bluebells by the presence of a small ring … only one side of the spike. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… selection from the Mezitt family of Weston Nurseries, this small-leaved, large shrub (up to 10 feet) retains most of its leaves in winter, which turn a bronze-mahogany color. All … are very fine and located near the surface of the soil, they are particularly susceptible to droughts or floods. With few exceptions (such as sandy soil near Lake Michigan), gardeners … and conserve moisture. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! Vibrant and muted colors, along with large variations of green, combine to allow photography students to capture the colors of nature. Contrast and texture enhance the drama of color intensity. … Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR cameras. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional …
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… black-eyed Susan selected for larger flowers and shorter height. It's a wonderful addition to the late summer/early fall garden, attracting pollinators for the nectar and songbirds for the … considered a short-lived perennial; let some of the flowers mature and disperse their seeds to insure continuity in the displays over years. Full sun, well-drained soils, average moisture, and low fertility are all critical to success. …
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… Fully doubled flowers in shades of white and cream trending to darker pastels at the petals edges are produced in spring and early summer on this nonhardy … bulb. Plant them in full sun after the danger of hard frosts has passed and water well to establish the finger-like roots. Deadhead flowers to encourage repeat bloom but once the high heat of summer arrives, they will be going dormant. …
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… we mess around with potions and props that awe and amaze. This three-day workshop invites you to play with dry ice experiments, invisible ink, bath bombs, elephant toothpaste, ferro pets, and other surprises that you can replicate with your students. Discuss how to use these phenomena to build understanding in chemistry and physical sciences. ISBE PD Hours: 18; Gateways: 18 …
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… Inspired by shinrin-yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you … ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the Dwarf …
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