Many gardeners know that a lot of native perennials grow well in shady sites. However, there are quite a few that also thrive in full sun. You will discover a selection of sun-loving species that will delight the eyes, enhance any garden, and support an abundance of native wildlife. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class …
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Strong composition and design make the difference between a mundane piece of art and a personal, more powerful creation. Using fun and intuitive approaches, we will explore ways to bring our unique intentions, as well as our bonds with nature, to life on paper. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be …
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Learn to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent some of the most common diseases, insects, animal pests, and environmental problems encountered by our region’s landscape industry. Topics include Integrated Pest Management (IPM), cultural care, basic entomology and pathology, pesticides and alternatives, and animal management. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught online via Zoom. …
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Thoughtful processes are key steps in learning to identify, then capture, an impressive and artistic image as an intermediate photographer. Use lead lines, selective manual focus, and appropriate aperture settings to enhance your photos. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class …
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… a spectacular sight. This native of tropical West Africa begins to flower as soon as the days start to lengthen in late December and continues until sometime in May. It adapts well to the …
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Capturing a digital photograph is just one step in a multistep process called the digital workflow. Digital workflow begins before we create an image and ends when we develop that image for output. We will cover camera preparation, importing and managing images, editing, and preparing images for output. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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With so many new plants coming to market every year, it is tough to distinguish what is original, hardy, adaptable, and worthy of consideration. Learn about some of the most exciting annuals, perennials, and woody plants that are ready for immediate consideration in our gardens. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class …
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The plight of pollinators and nectar-feeding insects is well known. Bees, monarch butterflies, moths, and many lesser-known insects rely mainly on native plants for survival and reproduction. Explore pollinator-attracting plants for Midwest gardens including native and nonnative cultivars, and nectar-rich varieties that will attract and feed these pollinators. This class will be taught online …
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Enhance your love for watercolor through natural paintings. 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, sensitive effects watercolor offers. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations …
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Enhance your love for watercolor through natural paintings. 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, sensitive effects watercolor offers. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations …
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