… created this Moyesii Hybrid shrub rose in 1927. It features fat, light- pink buds that open to semi-double creamy white petals surrounding a boss of yellow stamens. "Nevada" in Spanish translates to "snow" in English. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately rich, moisture-retentive yet … soil, and provide a location with opportunities for plenty of air movement around the plant to decrease the incidence of foliar diseases like black spot and powdery mildew. …
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… Fully doubled flowers in shades of white and cream trending to darker pastels at the petals edges are produced in spring and early summer on this nonhardy … bulb. Plant them in full sun after the danger of hard frosts has passed and water well to establish the finger-like roots. Deadhead flowers to encourage repeat bloom but once the high heat of summer arrives, they will be going dormant. …
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… Inspired by shinrin-yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you … ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the Dwarf …
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… Inspired by shinrin-yoku, Japanese forest bathing refers to the practice of immersing all your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you … ending with a forest-based tea. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, certified nature and forest therapy guide Meet at the Circle …
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… we mess around with potions and props that awe and amaze. This three-day workshop invites you to play with dry ice experiments, invisible ink, bath bombs, elephant toothpaste, ferro pets, and other surprises that you can replicate with your students. Discuss how to use these phenomena to build understanding in chemistry and physical sciences. ISBE PD Hours: 18; Gateways: 18 …
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… New! Discover the more than 400 species of solitary bees native to Illinois and create a “bee hotel” to provide habitat for these wonderful creatures. Solitary bees do not live in hives and often … by human development and activity. Using upcycled materials, you will create a nesting site for different species to take home with you. All supplies included. Bring your own drill gun …
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… Northern arrowwood viburnum to the northern portion of the eastern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by blue-black fruit. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
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… This round evergreen shrub grows to about 4 feet tall with full sun to partial shade and moderate soil conditions. In spring it produces yellow, green, and white …
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… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white to rose purple blooms that attract butterflies from May through October. It belongs in a border. …
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… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has lilac to white blooms from May through October. It belongs in a border or a ground cover. …
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