… The red buds of Zumi crabapple open to white flowers and are followed by red fruit. It has a somewhat pyramidal habit. Crabapples are small flowering … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… home. In this workshop, learn about things to consider before repotting, good root health, and the proper way to repot a potted plant. Overcome your fear of repotting your plants and enjoy the improved health and growth that results. Everyone will get their own houseplant to repot during class and take …
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… not. Professional gardener Bill Shores, who has grown specialty greens for more than a decade and currently manages Chef Rick Bayless’s market garden, will treat participants to a visual feast of microgreens. Then he will demonstrate how to plant the seeds in growing trays, and discuss maintenance and harvesting techniques. Bill Shores, professional grower and garden consultant Classroom 1, …
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… we will create a centerpiece garland for your holiday table from fresh evergreens, berries, and floral and seasonal elements. Your garland can be up to 4 feet long and Field & Florist will demonstrate several ideas for styling your holiday table using candles …
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… New! Score with these winning recipes and get ready for a football party or any sports occasion. Learn how to make a vinaigrette, practice hands-on vegetable dice cuts, and explore techniques for cooking by braising. Featured recipes include a spinach salad with warm beer dressing, bloody mary chili, and fan-favorite cookies. Take home a vegetable starter for chili and a batch of beer dressing. …
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… Tracing a sensory and symbolic garden path New! With a spotlight on the spring plant palette, we will explore Spider Island, Keiunto (in the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden), and Evening Island. Comparing three different landscapes allows us a view of natural vs. symbolic gardens. The tour will expand your appreciation and use of plants and provide design ideas for four-season interest. Julie Siegel, …
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… well as unusual data collection techniques that scientists have used to understand diversity and interactions in the natural world. Learn to measure and analyze the amount of life in a square meter using science tools, digital devices, mustard, and the practices of science. Compare quadrants, transect lines, and other sampling methods. …
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… Local animals provide fun and engaging subjects for students to investigate NGSS life-science concepts at home or in the schoolyard. Watch squirrels and birds to study animal behavior, investigate pillbugs to learn about habitat preferences, and perform an experiment to learn about plant-animal relationships. Learn which local animals …
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… coneflower also makes a good garden flower. This perennial grows 24- to 36-inches high and produces long drooping purple flowers around a dark central core from May through August. Tolerant of drought heat and humidity, wavyleaf coneflower does best in full sun and medium- to dry-soil. During the summer, it will attract butterflies. Leave the dead stems …
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… step to learn more about Photoshop. This second class will teach you more about selections and layers through photo restoration, layer masking, sky replacement, people extraction, collaging, and understanding more about photo resolution. Requirements for the class are Photoshop 1, a working copy of Photoshop (Full Version or Elements), a digital camera, and laptop computer. The School’s CEUs=15 hours FPC elective Iris Allen, freelance photographer …
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