… to be bound by these rules. If you are a parent or legal guardian agreeing to these rules for the benefit of a minor between the ages of 13 and 18, you are fully responsible for his or … the willful harassment of wildlife, damage to the Garden by the photographer, or infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person. Photos that contain sexually explicit, nude, … seek any additional approval in connection with such uses. ENTRY DEADLINE The contest begins on December 15 and concludes on February 1, 2021. JUDGING Images will be judged on originality, …
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… An Herbal Fix for Winter Doldrums The winter solstice arrives on December 21. It marks the official start of … sachets. This traditional craft makes an attractive gift as fresheners for dresser drawers. Buy the small decorative cloth bags to fill and tie with a pretty ribbon; or if you’re crafty, …
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… may seem sparse, lanky, and scattered unlike the neat clumps or broad sweeps that can be seen on Evening Island and, perhaps, in your garden. Over the last few decades, plants once native to … from the ones in which they evolved. Prairie plants behave differently in our gardens for a number of reasons, according to the Garden's prairie and river ecologist. Soils and many … not co-evolved in the same relationship with local animals, which may depend more and more on our gardens for food and breeding places as their native habitat is degraded by development …
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… the timing of plant life-cycle events. Students explore the impacts of changing climates on plant migration by calculating seed dispersal rates for a variety of plant species and predicting whether they will be able to migrate quickly enough … phenology and "green up" data to draw conclusions about changing climates, and their effect on plants. Unit 4: Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization In Unit 4, …
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… right now, says Tim Pollak , the Garden’s outdoor floriculturist. “I like forcing tulips for Valentine’s Day,” Pollak said.“Nothing breaks the winter blues more than a pot of blooming … Garden come April. But right now, for a little winter cheer in your home or office, you can buy pots of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other bulbs at garden centers, stores, and online. … need chilling. They’re sold as gift plants during the holidays, but come January they’re often on sale. “Planting one now brings a great surprise for February,” Pollak said. “And you can keep …
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… conditions. Plant Breeding The Garden’s plant breeding program develops new perennial plants for introduction to the horticulture industry and gardeners alike. Focusing mostly on North American native plants, the program strives to develop novel hybrids with superior … evaluation, which plants are superior for gardens in the Upper Midwest. Plants are rated on ornamental qualities, cultural adaptability, winter hardiness, and disease and pest …
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… but I was disappointed in the number of tomatoes. What can I do? It's a common question for our Plant Information Service, and there are many reasons a tomato plant might underperform, … oil. 'Sudduth’s Brandywine'—a separate variety from 'Brandywine'—is tomato pink and beautiful on a plate. Making tomato paste 'Costoluto Genovese' is indispensable in the garden—a typical …
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… Carlson has photographed crabapple berries coated in ice, and the shadows of branches cast on fresh snow. “One of the things I like about the Garden in winter is the branch patterns and … there’s always something to see, something different.” Bundle up, grab your camera, and come for a visit. Composing a winter photo is a lot like writing. There’s a story that you tell with the …
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… Digital Photography Contest Choose your best photo for the Garden Photo Contest From Robin Carlson, staff photographer It is certainly not an easy … just one! The following are suggestions to help you evaluate your own work: Put your photos up on your wall and look at them often. If you start with your favorite five or so, within a couple … photo. Go with your gut! Don't second-guess yourself. Your first instinct is probably right on. Have other images you want to share? You can always post all of your favorite photos of the …
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… to review the progress we’ve made together: In 2017, we finished major construction projects on the Kris Jarantoski Campus, including phase one of our new greenhouses, the first since the … with new and varied offerings. We opened the Regenstein Learning Campus in 2016 as a place for people of all ages and abilities to explore the natural world and participate in a wide array … our most successful fundraising event ever, yielded more than $900,000. Now we must build on this position of strength in the face of fiscal challenges ahead. Local and federal government …
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