… ecosystems. Critical to future success is training the next generation of conservationists. From accredited graduate and undergraduate degree programs to internships, workshops, and … conservation leaders. Our education and training programs constitute a pathway or continuum from middle school to high school to undergraduate education to graduate training and … ecosystems. Critical to future success is training the next generation of conservationists. From accredited graduate and undergraduate degree programs to internships, workshops, and …
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… to them. Amazing how quickly we can break through enemy lines when we're rescuing primroses from garlic mustard! To be honest, their interest soon flags, and I'm left to fight on alone. … in the fall, and if I couldn't visualize the end result of my digging, I don't think I could finish the job. But each time I dig a hole, I imagine masses of purple and yellow crocuses; … with exterior petals of empire rose." Or copy that tells exciting stories, such as "collected from the limestone crevices on the dangerous mile-high, windy ridges of Ula Dag, where no one has …
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… community. Over the course of many years and much development, this woodland became fragmented from the natural habitats that surrounded it. Fortunately, through careful management, the Garden … nutrients. In their natural habitat, they are used to competing hard for little. Don't start off with a cycle of overfeeding. Soil nutrients in a woodland are locked up in the root … Pack the native plants in closely. If you leave too much space between plants, the seeds from just one or two plants will germinate and take over. Open space also encourages weeds. Plant …
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… Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Kay Havens holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in biology from Indiana University. She spent three years as the conservation biologist at the Missouri … Natives or Nonnatives: That is the Question Dr. Kay Havens holds a B.S. and an M.A. in botany from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in biology from Indiana University. She spent …
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… at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. She holds a bachelor's degree in botany and horticulture from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She earned a master's degree in biology from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. Cantigny’s gardens are a source of education, … at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. She holds a bachelor's degree in botany and horticulture from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She earned a master's degree in biology from John Carroll …
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… commemorate that historic day than to plant heirloom seeds that our ancestors may have carried from Africa to help sustain them in a harsh, unknown land? Here are a few African American … room to stretch out, rich soil, and consistent watering. It’s a little late in the season to start peppers from seed, and this one would be hard to find as a seedling. But consider adding … forgiving, and prolific crop. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds/rareseeds.com Aunt Lou’s Underground Railroad Tomato This heirloom seed is still with us today because an …
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… all ages in the Regenstein Learning Center’s ITW Kitchen. All classes feature seasonal produce from Windy City Harvest, opportunities to develop new cooking techniques and skills, and lessons … good each day in the new teaching kitchen. Camps focus on vegetables and fruits harvested from the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden (when available) and healthy recipes. Camps are for … our cooking classes for kids and families! Classes focus on vegetables and fruits harvested from the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden (when available) and healthy recipes. Each session …
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… Cards and Gifs for Mom Send mom greetings from the Garden on Mother's Day. Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link … Send mom greetings from the Garden on Mother's Day. Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link …
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… and heightens its appeal during the dog days of summer. In mid- to late summer, the berries start to develop; within two weeks many of the branches droop with heavy clusters of fruit. … displays deep green glossy leaves and a more upright habit. 'Autumn Magic' originates from a seedling population in eastern North America and demonstrates large fruit size, superior …
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… you. If you’re not quite ready to unleash your favorite 2-year-old on your orderly garden, start small with a planter or small plot of dirt in the backyard or on a porch. It doesn’t really …
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