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  • … gardening, and landscape design. These digitized rare books provide an opportunity for close examination of unique materials. View Lenhardt Library's Digitized Rare Books and … gardening, and landscape design. These digitized rare books provide an opportunity for close examination of unique materials. View Lenhardt Library's Digitized Rare Books and …
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  • … 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 … or in small groups make observations of actual phenological events. Activity 3.3: Preparing for Budburst This activity serves as an introduction to phenology and Budburst, and will prepare … point in the curriculum . Before you begin data collection, implement Activity 3.3: Preparing for Budburst, and continue making observations as often as possible so students are able to …
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  • … the Garden’s future, emphasizing the value of its mission and legacy.  Known internationally for her public space interventions, Raquel transforms traditional embroidery into a contemporary … artist with a degree in Fine Arts, currently living and working in Valencia. Recognized for her large-scale interventions in public spaces, Raquel Rodrigo detaches embroidery from its … expression in public spaces. I am interested in embroidery not only as a technique but also for its cultural significance. My goal is to elevate its value within the realm of contemporary …
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  • … plants alike. Not only do plants depend on them, but our pollinator friends are responsible for 70 percent of the food we eat. Recent news about the die-off in honey bee colonies and the decline in monarch populations makes the issue of pollinator awareness an important one for all. At the Garden, colorful flowers are pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. …
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  • … do so with great determination. Read More   Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More     Successful Seed Starting: When, Why, How Did you … do so with great determination. Read More   Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More     Successful Seed …
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  • … program. Following the opening of the garden, Windy City Harvest staff taught classes for Kraft employees who volunteer in the garden. Class topics included sustainable gardening, small garden how-to's, seed starting for cool season crops, and building healthy soil. This is the first initiative undertaken by … program. Following the opening of the garden, Windy City Harvest staff taught classes for Kraft employees who volunteer in the garden. Class topics included sustainable gardening, …
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  • … upper sepal, though two petals are formed to have hooked nectar spurs. This cultivar is noted for its later bloom time than other Aconitum species. The genus name is thought to come from the … In autumn, the whole plant fades from bluish green to coppery burgundy. This cultivar is noted for its tall, narrow stature and dark purple autumnal foliage that turns black. The genus name … with five papery sepals, five stamens, and three tiny, fused pistils. This cultivar is noted for its deep red to violet inflorescences and its maroon foliage. The genus name comes from the …
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  • … program emphasizing environmental plant biology and conservation. Addressing a growing need for expertise in plant science and conservation, the master's of science and doctoral degree … work completed in year one and research emphasized in year two. Scholarships are available for full-time students; students wishing to be considered for them should indicate this on their application. Students wishing to attend part-time are also …
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