Sun-style tai chi is a modern form known for flowing movements and gentle postures. Refine the traditional Sun-style. Learn traditional Sun-style tai chi with focus on fundamental principles and basic footwork. Ease into the form by learning sections of movements that are perfect for those new to tai chi or to the Sun form, or if you would like to refresh your practice. About your class …
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… but well-drained soil. Divide it when the clumps of corms have become so congested that they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant the corms with companion plants that …
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… moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin …
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… reaching the entire root zone. The root zone is a circle that runs around the tree, extending from the trunk directly outward to the end of the lowest branch tips. Mulch around plant root … inches of shredded bark to the root zones of trees and shrubs to keep valuable moisture from evaporating. Mulch perennial or mixed borders with finely shredded material or compost that … their foliage will have a chance to dry completely during the day before being moistened again from nighttime dew. Plants whose foliage never dries completely can develop mildew problems more …
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… can do wonders for seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease. But how do these gardens differ from other outdoor spaces and why are they so important? Housing for the elderly has been … Often they’re hard to open, or locked. They don’t have windows and therefore inhibit visitors from viewing the garden (…what’s the weather like?). Perhaps the door has a lip that makes it … elderly and aging are immensely important. The next time you visit one, take a moment for a quick assessment. With these basic tips, everyone can be an expert and wonderful advocate for …
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… (what gardener doesn't?) and remain fond of the arts of pen and paper, a garden journal is quick, easy, non-electronic, (basically) free, portable, and low-tech. A journal can be as simple … The venerable Mother Earth News has a wide-ranging app that's free : motherearthnews.com Smartgardener.com (no relation to our monthly column!) has a free online journal that looks … light—is a great month to get started on a journal…or a photo file…or your own garden website. Start documenting now and happy journaling! Karen Zaworski is a garden writer and photographer …
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… as well as year-round birds into your garden by offering them food, water, and shelter. Start with easy-to-clean bird feeders. Place the feeders at different heights. Some birds … with soap and water, dry them, and then replenish the seed. Suet attracts several species from the tufted titmouse and chickadee to nuthatches and woodpeckers. Birds need water, … cedars, junipers, yews, spruces, and pines with dense greenery provide nesting sites and cover from predators. The seed-bearing cones of spruce and the fleshy, pale blue berries on Eastern red …
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… time to learn a few facts about soil science. Fall is an ideal time to take a soil test, start a compost pile, apply mulch to newly planted trees and shrubs, and add compost to the soil … microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), air, and water. Soil particles come in all sizes, ranging from the largest (gravel) to the finest (clay), which cannot be seen even with an ordinary … try to use organic fertilizers rather than synthetic ones. Organic fertilizers are derived from once-living sources. They add more organic matter to the soil without drastically altering …
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… aesthetic while absorbing and cleaning rainwater. The garden temporarily traps water from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces long enough so it can percolate, filtering out … next destination (drains, gutters, landscape depressions). If you have a downspout draining from your roof, combined with a lawn or garden area that slopes away from your house, you've got a great place to create your own rain garden. Before planting, be …
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… Greeley Elementary School, Forest Preserves of Cook County, Kohl Children’s Museum, Natural Start Alliance (a project of the North American Association for Environmental Education), North …
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