… of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds each year. The centerpiece is the Learning Center, a 26,700-square-foot facility that includes indoor and outdoor classrooms, a nature laboratory, … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies … Nature Play Garden, with its rolling hills and series of multisensory gardens, provides areas for learning, gathering, and hiding. Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies …
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… Mushrooms for People and Planet Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies Paul Stamets Lecture Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium, … the longest-living mushroom in the world—and that’s all within the first ten minutes. “Brace for impact!” Part 1 of 6 Part 2 of 6 Part 3 of 6 Part 4 of 6 Part 5 of 6 Part 6 of 6 … Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies Paul Stamets Lecture Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 a.m. – noon Alsdorf Auditorium, …
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… Q: Are there homegrown plant materials besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? A: Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants … the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs for holiday decorations. However, not every home landscape contains conifers that can be pruned for this purpose. Fortunately, a range of home landscape plants provide material that can be used …
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… Q: Are there homegrown plant materials besides conifers that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from … the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and other evergreen trees and shrubs for holiday decorations. However, not every home landscape contains conifers that can be pruned for this purpose. Fortunately, a range of home landscape plants provide material that can be used …
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… There are many good reasons to choose native shrubs for your garden. They’ve evolved and adapted over thousands of years to the ever-changing Illinois climate and the soils. They provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife—birds, bees, butterflies, and many others. Some of these shrubs can … Garden Underused Native Shrubs Landscaping with Native Plants Get the App Enhance your next visit to the Garden with the GardenGuide app . Featuring an interactive map, tour guide, event …
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… be sure to identify the characteristics that are most important to you in a replacement tree. For example, are you looking for a street tree or a tree for the back yard? Are you looking for a tree that has great fall color? Is the height of the …
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… Autumn Activities at the Library Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, accompanied by a caregiver. … November: Nursery rhymes. Read, sing, and retell favorite rhymes with puppets December: Visit the felt figure display of characters from fairy tales and classic children’s stories … Visit the Lenhardt Library for self-guided fun fall activities geared for children ages 2-5, …
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… heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus discover the best roses for your own growing conditions. Class includes an outdoor walk to examine the flowers up close. Dress for the weather. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor Design Studio, …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and …
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… It’s going to be a banner year for annuals. This course presents many new cultivars, along with several wonderful, yet underutilized, species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and …
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