… The American naturalist John Burroughs traveled widely to observe birds. He celebrated their beauty, behavior, and songs in many of his essays and books. There’s no need to travel far to see an assortment of tiny songsters during the great spring migration season. … to the poet in their flight and song.” — John Burroughs, Birds and Poets, 1877 The Garden is home to many species—chickadees, song sparrows, nuthatches, woodpeckers, brown thrashers, and …
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… Q. For the best spring flower display, when should I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs? A. To produce the maximum number of top-quality spring flowers, tulips and daffodils require care … will initiate new root growth in fall, thus utilizing the available fertilizer. Fertilizer is only one of several ways to encourage bulbs to generate and store food for their spring flower …
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… Commitment to Indigenous Communities As a leader in plant conservation, horticulture, and environmental education committed to equity and inclusion, it is our responsibility to recognize the original Indigenous caretakers of the land on which the …
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… nearby. Inside and out, homes beckon with welcoming lights. Whatever your holiday, it’s easy to be eco-friendly this year when you decorate. Décor. Can the Plastic . For the past 50 years, … plastics, but these days—especially with the ease of online searches—it’s not difficult to locate decorative holiday items for purchase made of wood, or recycled glass or metal. … light-emitting diode (LED) lights to replace those inefficient incandescent ones is a sound investment. LED holiday lights stay cool to the touch, use less energy, and come in a …
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… The new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can help Is this the year to try bigleaf hydrangea, tea olive, or another plant that you think only grows … Gardeners use it as a general guide, for instance, to decide which perennials to buy that might survive the winter. The map also may help you decide when to bring in tropical …
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… Iris ‘Carol Ellen Ramsey’ is an amazing blend of colors that demands to be noticed. The standards are a blend of pale … and gold to purple beards. It is classified as a Border Bearded Iris with stalks that stand 26” high and blooms in early to mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to …
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… seated and reclining postures. Come and enjoy a sense of peace and balance. You should be able to transition between standing and seated positions during class. Bring a yoga mat. 9 … September 3) or 9 Wednesdays, October 8 – December 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no class November 26) Patricia and Steve Nakon, Whole Journey Classroom 2, Learning Center $179/$229 …
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… May 3 – May 31, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, June 14 – July 12, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, July 26 – August 23, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, September 6 – October 4, 8 – 9 a.m. or 5 Saturdays, …
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