… Discover the art of crafting your own tea blends in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Sample a variety of teas and herbs, explore different flavor combinations, and then create your own custom blend to take home. Perfect for both newcomers and tea …
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… Continue to deadhead both annuals and perennials to encourage additional flowers. Return of cool weather is a good time to refresh annual containers with cool-season favorites such as pansies, ornamental cabbage and kale, chrysanthemums, or fall-blooming asters. Asters and mums purchased in bloom this month are usually greenhouse-grown and not necessarily hardy. To …
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… Q: How often should I fertilize the roots of my trees and shrubs? A: As a general rule, it is not necessary to use synthetic fertilizers for trees and shrubs unless the plants exhibit a nutrient deficiency. Good soil nutrition and a two-inch layer of compost, such as leaf mulch, placed around your trees and shrubs on a …
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… Trees and shrubs, including balled and burlapped evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting time and continue for the first …
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… Continue to deadhead annuals and perennials to encourage additional flowers. Allow certain dried flowerheads to remain standing for fall and winter interest, including astilbe, coneflower, globe thistle, and others. Remove yellowed or dried stems and flower stalks of lilies by gently pulling them …
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… containers or specimen plants that may require higher amounts of irrigation. Screw nozzles and pressure grips with triggers are available to distribute water in a variety of ways that … water directly beneath where they lie, as well as several inches on both sides of the lines, and are good for perennials, small shrubs, vegetable beds and even certain containers. Drip irrigation eliminates water waste from evaporation or wind and …
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… Environmental stewardship means striving to ensure equal protection from environmental and health hazards for all. Spend two days learning how to connect students to relevant … issues that affect local communities. Investigate the social implications of unequal access and empower students to advocate for change. Use the practices of science and engineering to solve problems and inequities. CPDUs: 13, Graduate credit: 1 (optional; …
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… Take a guided walk through our native shoreline and Dixon Prairie. Observe areas not visited by most and learn about our magnificent Illinois native plants and the wildlife that depend on them. Dress for the weather. Carly Zoladz, labeling coordinator, …
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… Monitor newly planted trees and shrubs for insects or disease. Succulent new growth is often the first area to be attacked by insects. Aphids can be hosed off foliage. Many sucking, piercing, and chewing insects will finish feeding this month, leaving cosmetic damage but nothing serious … themselves with the Asian longhorned beetle — what it looks like, how it damages trees, and how to tell if your tree harbors these fatal pests. Monitor for Japanese beetle damage. These …
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… learning footwork to traditional Latin American rhythms that are designed to strengthen and condition your entire body, including both walking and dancing. This class is designed for all fitness levels, with your instructor expertly adjusting to different endurance abilities. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan, …
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