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Oct. 7, 2008
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CONTENTS
- Timely Garden Tips
- Children in Nature - Healthy Development by Design
- Crunch Time - Apple Tastings and More
- 'Waterosity' Pre-Proposal Meeting
- Maze Garden Bricks
If you cannot read this, click HERE for the website version.
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Timely Garden Tips
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Fall is a splendid time for many activities in your garden, not the least of which may be selecting and planting trees, shrubs, vines and perennials. When choosing plants, it's important to select for extended-flowering, fall color and winter interest. Also consider such qualities as disease resistance and fruiting qualities. Planting of hardy species and cultivars can be done any time until the soil freezes. Really! As long as the plants are planted properly, the roots have not suffered from freezing temperatures and they experience a good drenching or two after planting. It's also wise to apply an organic mulch that will insulate the soil from severe cold and free-thaw cycles. (Avoid mulching against stems or trunks though!) Special thanks for Arboretum staff member Jeffrey Johnson for these Garden Tips.
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Children in Nature:
Healthy Development by Design
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Are you concerned that today’s children are spending less time in outdoor play? What are the implications for their physical and mental health? “Children in Nature: Healthy Development by Design,” a one-day Arboretum symposium on Thursday, Nov. 6, will address this vital issue. Keynote speakers are nationally known experts Stephen Kellert of Yale University and Robin Moore of North Carolina State University. The registration fee ($70 for Arb members/$80 for non-members) covers gate admission, lunch and a full day of formal presentations and informal roundtable discussions.
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Crunch Time -
Apple Tastings and More
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If amazing fall color weren't enough reason to visit the Arb this week, here are a few more:
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Apple Taste-Testing: The public is invited to taste test Arboretum apples every weekend in October. These yet-to-be-released apples are still in development at the Horticultural Research Center and your input will help HRC researchers in their quest for the next Honeycrisp or Frostbite. Tastings are set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26 in the Oswald Visitor Center. Thanks to the Master Gardeners for assistance.
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Pumpkin Palooza: More than 30 curcubit cultivars on display under one roof. It's simply "gourd"-geous Need we say more?
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Weekend Family Fun: Explore "The Colors of Fall" with your little ones at the Marion Andrus Learning Center. Learn about fall legends; witness a pumpkin drop and pick out a few seeds to grow at home. Make a picture frame and pose for a family photo with your pump-"kin"! Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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"Shades of Fall" Nature Walk: Immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn on this two-hour walk with a staff naturalist. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday. $5 payable at Oswald Visitor Center.
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Arboretum Highlights Walk: Enjoy a free walking tour led by a trained Arboretum guide. Tuesdays - Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. Meet in the Visitor Center.
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Rose-Tying Demo: Members of the Minnesota Rose Society will demonstrate how to tie roses. Free with Arb admission. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Wilson Rose Garden.
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"The World of Tea": Learn about growing, harvesting and processing tea around the world. Includes tasting and take-home tea. Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Learning Center. Fee: $30/$40.
Call 952-443-1422 to register.
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'Waterosity' Pre-Proposal Meeting
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Maze Garden Bricks
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