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Observe, Connect & Create at the L.A. Garden Show

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Botanical art books, Economic Botany, Education, Gardening, Learning Opportunities, Special Events, Venues, tagged , , , , on March 30, 2009 | Comments Off

Do you want to grow your own fruit and vegetables?
Are you looking for new ideas in garden design?
Would you like to turn your home into a cozy self-sufficient paradise?
What are you waiting for? Block off May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on your calendar. Do not schedule other commitments for this weekend because you’ll be plenty [...]

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The Secrets of Plants Revealed

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Economic Botany, Gardening, General Botany, Plants, Science Library, tagged , , , , on January 26, 2009 | Comments Off

Horticulturalist and author, Emily Goodman, introduces children to plant growth stages by focusing on the most observable elements of the growth process – seeds, plants, flowers, and fruit. Goodman leads children through a logical progression of plant growth stages and emphasizes the need for soil, water, sunlight, and air during each stage.
Goodman cleverly links [...]

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Botany in the Kitchen

Posted in Economic Botany, Education, Science Library, tagged , , , on November 3, 2007 | Comments Off

We want to share a very practical resource with you. McCormick has a tool on its website that will help you determine the age of the spices in your drawer. All you need to do is enter the code on the bottom of your McCormick spice jar and select the location at which it was [...]

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Perfect Time for A Tour

Posted in Economic Botany, Education, Learning Opportunities, Venues, tagged , , , , , , on October 26, 2007 | Comments Off

Scheduling a tour around the beginning of olive packing season can be a tricky thing because of the many external factors that can influence the start of the season. Fortunately, our conversations with the staff at Graber Olive House paid off. The canning season begins this weekend! This means that the packing house will be [...]

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