… Pollinators are crucial to the health of the planet, helping with everything from the food we eat to the cycle of life. … in sacks on their hind legs, which doesn’t always make it to the stigma of the flowers they visit (anthers are where the pollen grains are picked up; stigma is where they are deposited for successful pollination). Mason bees (Osmia lignaria) carry pollen all over their bodies, …
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… It’s time for a visit to the Dixon Prairie to savor late spring flowers and the pollinators visiting these plants. A standout plant, looking …
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… the Lavender,” based on the plant’s texture, scent, beauty, and versatility. It’s a bit tricky to grow lavender in the Midwest . Most of the 28-plus species of lavender are not reliably hardy … angustifolia ) , and Spanish or French lavender (L. stoechas or L. dentata) . On your next visit to the Garden , drop by the Thomas English Walled Garden or Sensory Garden, take a deep … sugar 5½ tsp. water 6½ tsp. rosewater Recipe courtesy of The Spice House, thespicehouse.com …
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… The polar vortex and a very wet, cold spring delivered a knockout punch to some plants this year. (You may recall that the Garden was closed for two consecutive days in late January due to extreme weather conditions.) Japanese maples and boxwood were hard hit across northeastern …
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… Absorbers When it rains, often it pours. Our urban stormwater systems were originally designed to prevent flooding and to quickly move water off the streets. However, as stormwater rushes through driveways and … Botanic Garden's Rainwater Glen is a good way to see how the process works and to gather ideas for your own rain garden. DIY Rain Garden Storm watch Observe your landscape during a heavy …
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… a state level, with various states having different regulations. Some states require nurseries to practice boxwood blight cleanliness programs to ensure the plants they sell are disease free. … and contaminated soil/organic matter. The pathogen can survive in soil and organic matter for years and is easily disseminated by water movement. Monitor your boxwood at least one a … contact Plant Information Services , email or (847) 835-0972. For other resources, visit Virginia Cooperative Extension Best Management Practices for Boxwood Blight and The …
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… For one December session of our Plant Explorers after school program at Chicago International … hectic holiday, because green and growing plants make us feel more relaxed. It requires you to find some live moss, but it makes an extra special decoration for kids—and adults—who love … at craft stores) Live moss that you find growing in a shady place in your yard (or you can buy it from a garden store that sells terrarium supplies) Activated charcoal (sold in garden and …
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… is a must-have in American kitchens: full spice racks are prized as wedding gifts and easy-to-access spice drawers are de rigueur in kitchen remodels. Spices and herbs are every cook's link to the world of flavor—and the secrets to the world's great cuisines. Yet the out-of-sight, … with outdated, past-their-prime products instead of fresh flavorings. January is a great time for smart gardeners—and smart cooks—to assess, re-assort, assemble, and plan for a useful and …
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… 9 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the Day 9:30 – 10:40 a.m. Keynote Address Nature Play for All: Equity, Diversity, Anti-bias, and Inclusive Nature-Based Learning Sheila Williams … Minnesota The connection with nature is as important as it is wonderful. As studies continue to point to the benefits of time outdoors and nature education, making it accessible to all … play stations to dig into some of our favorite loose parts and nature treasures; after a visit to each station, we will pause to reflect on our own play and begin to build your own …
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… Here’s one cure for cabin fever— grow some cool indoor plants and stage them like they’re pieces of art. Potted … can sit on the floor, a bookcase, a shelf, a counter, suspended from the ceiling, or attached to a wall. We don’t often think of “decorating” with plants, but it’s an opportunity to use them … you can’t choose a houseplant the same way you choose a bedspread or curtains. Most people who buy plants want to keep them for the long term. If you’ve got the most perfect spot indoors to …
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