Archive for February 13th, 2012

From the Field: Bill Buck in Cape Horn, Day 9

Posted in Bill Buck, From the Field, Science on February 13th, 2012 by William R. Buck – Be the first to comment

January 25, 2012; Isla Darwin, Caleta Virginia, approximately 54º57′S, 70º10′W

Today is the last field day before we return to Punta Arenas for a few days in order to process all of the specimens that we have collected in these first nine days. We are currently anchored at Isla Darwin, but we will be setting off shortly for the long trek home, about 24-hours of travel.

The Don José Miguel at anchor off Isla Cook

The Don José Miguel at anchor off Isla Cook

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The Children’s Gardening Program: Creating Young Horticulturists

Posted in Programs and Events on February 13th, 2012 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment

Children's GardeningEspecially because this winter feels like an early springtime, it’s time to get excited for a new season of the Children’s Gardening Program at the two-acre Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden. As of February 1, we opened registration for our popular Crafters and Sprouts for the spring, summer, and fall sessions.

Garden Sprouts introduces three- to five-year-olds and their accompanying parent to garden exploration, from digging for earthworms to planting seeds. Sprouts enjoy seasonal gardening tasks, the opportunity to sample garden-fresh produce grown in their own plots, and activities especially crafted for the young green thumb.
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Morning Eye Candy: Candy-striped

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on February 13th, 2012 by Matt Newman – 1 Comment

I can’t remember the last time I had a sudden craving for ribbon candy, but there it is. More plants await the big move to exhibitions around the Garden in the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections.

Nolen

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen