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  • … Old Town School of Folk Music faculty create a multi-sensory experience carefully designed to calm, delight, and support children with sensitivities and special needs. Centered around the … for children with diverse abilities and the people who love them. Children are encouraged to engage how they wish, in their own way, when they are ready. Come celebrate your child’s sense … and have some musical fun with other children and families. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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  • … and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's roots, which was used to tip hunting arrows. Medicinal (and poisonous) uses of this plant date back to ancient times. What's the difference between a medicine and a poison? Dosage. …
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  • … introduced Rosa ‘Meidomonac’ Bonica® shrub rose—the first disease-resistant rose tough enough to be widely used in the commercial landscape industry and by homeowners adverse to weekly pesticide applications. This created a demand for roses that are hardy and … rose in full sun, in well-drained, moist soil, and fertilize with rose fertilizer according to the manufacturer's directions for best results. Awarded the All American Rose Society top …
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  • … walking, and reflective dialogue, using evidence-based mindfulness practices. Learn how to use breathing, walking, and everyday awareness to cultivate calm, reduce stress, and connect more deeply with yourself and the natural world. … Dress for the weather. Class will meet in different locations in the Garden every two weeks to take advantage of the variety of outdoor pathways: May 9 and 16 in Classroom 2, Learning …
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  • … Branches have an arching habit at maturity, often touching the ground. With a diameter of 10 to 12 feet, it's an impressive sight either as a specimen or in groups. It's also the mother of … and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
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  • … New! Slow cookers provide multiple benefits to home chefs. In this cooking class, learn time-saving techniques to enjoy delicious simmered-in flavors. See how economical slow cooking can be as less-expensive …
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  • … Learn to animate your botanical landscape painting with the addition of figures. This will bring your paintings to life by incorporating interest, storytelling, and perspective. Students can work in any media. …
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  • … Discover how to make the most of the fresh and bountiful produce found at your local farmers’ market in this cooking class inspired by cookbook author Deborah Madison. Learn how to make a basic vegetable stock, properly cook rice, and techniques for simmering and braising. …
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  • … amendment for all your plantings, both indoors and outdoors. In this class, you will learn how to do vermiculture (composting with worms) in your own home. It’s a simple and efficient way to turn your kitchen waste into an outstanding amendment for your soil or anything you may be …
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  • … New! In this cooking class, learn how to create an oven-based tandoori platter—a mixed grill of fresh vegetables and meats. Featured … from the platter. Enjoy a generous sampling of dishes made in class and take some home to share. Shilipi Saxena, culinary instructor ITW Kitchen, Learning Center …
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