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Coral bark Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku’ - PNW Plants The Japanese maple cultivar ‘Sango Kaku’, often referred to as Coral bark maple, is generally one of the most prized of all of the upright palmate types for its winter interest. The bark on new twigs turns bright coral red (almost fluorescent) after the leaves fall. In areas west of the Cascade Mountains, this cultivar is one of the most widely grown of all of the upright, green-foliage Japanese maples. In Japan the name 'Sango Kaku' refers to "coral-painted". Morphology:A vigorous upright cultivar that may attain a landscape size of 25’tall and 20’ wide.

Science Fair Projects This is selection of ideas for 1st grade science fair projects with short project descriptions or examples as well as links to the actual science fair projects. Some of this ideas could also be used for 2nd and 3rd grades (and vice versa). Also some second grade science project ideas and third grade project ideas could be used in the first grade so check them out. History of Rockets and Space Travel Innovations The evolution of the rocket has made it an indispensable tool in the exploration of space. For centuries, rockets have provided ceremonial and warfare uses starting with the ancient Chinese, the first to create rockets. The rocket apparently made its debut on the pages of history as a fire arrow used by the Chin Tartars in 1232 AD for fighting off a Mongol assault on Kai-feng-fu. The lineage to the immensely larger rockets now used as space launch vehicles is unmistakable.

Equisite Minds Free Gifted Resources and Curriculum The Best Gifted Resources and Curriculum We’ve Found: Mostly Free! Free Gifted Education Resources: Teaching Philosophy to Children: Lesson plans for all ages from the University of Washington Center for Philosophy for Children. The Marshmallow Challenge: Fun creative team building exercise for students. Myths and Legends: This is a really cool site where kids can create myths and legends, cartoon style. Water Gardening Gardening with aquatics is similar to other forms of gardening in that you have to be aware of proper soil conditions, kinds of containers, proper planting techniques, fertility needs, and after planting care. What makes water gardening unique is that the plants you grow are growing in a water filled environment. Things like water depth, water temperature and what to do with plants during the winter now become a consideration.

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Ever since purchasing my first tube bird feeder I've found myself constantly at war with squirrels. I've tried various strategies; baffles, elaborate ways of hanging feeders from trees, separate squirrel feeders, dousing the bird seed with a hot pepper wash, etc.. all of which proved to be ineffective. I love nature, however it got to a point where 14 squirrels were ravaging the bird seed a day, and I stopped feeding the birds.

How Rocket Engines Work" ­One of the most amazing endeavors man has ever undertaken is the exploration of space. A big p­art of the amazement is the complexity. Space exploration is complicated because there are so many problems to solve and obstacles to overcome. The Boy Who Played With Fusion "Propulsion," the nine-year-old says as he leads his dad through the gates of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. "I just want to see the propulsion stuff." A young woman guides their group toward a full-scale replica of the massive Saturn V rocket that brought America to the moon. As they duck under the exhaust nozzles, Kenneth Wilson glances at his awestruck boy and feels his burden beginning to lighten.

How to Care for Mini Orchids User Reviewed Two Methods:Potting and Re-pottingDaily CareCommunity Q&A Caring for mini orchids is very similar to caring for standard orchid varieties. Like their standard-sized counterparts, mini orchids thrive in warm, humid conditions with semi-dry roots. Mini orchids tend to be a little more sensitive, however, and require less watering and less frequent fertilization. Build a Bubble-Powered Rocket! Build a Bubble-Powered Rocket! Build your own rocket using paper and fizzing tablets! Watch it lift off. How high does your rocket go? Print this page for the instructions. Suggestion: Green wall For the professional gaming team nicknamed "The Green Wall", see OpTic Gaming. For the project against the natural expansion of the Gobi Desert, see Green Wall of China. A green wall is a wall partially or completely covered with greenery that includes a growing medium, such as soil.

HGIC 2052 Boxwood Diseases & Insect Pests Pesticides updated by Joey Williamson, HGIC Horticulture Extension Agent, Clemson University, 09/15. Revised by Joey Williamson, HGIC Horticulture Extension Agent, Clemson University, 09/15. Originally prepared by Marjan Kluepfel, HGIC Horticulture Information Specialist; J. McLeod Scott, HGIC Horticulture Extension Agent; James H. Blake, Extension Plant Pathologist; and Clyde S. Gorsuch, Extension Entomologist, Clemson University. Powdery Mildew on Vegetables Management Guidelines UC IPM Home > Homes, Gardens, Landscapes, and Turf > Powdery Mildew on Vegetables Powdery mildew on melon leaves. Sugar pea foliage damaged by powdery mildew, Erysiphe polygoni. Powdery mildew causes irregular yellow blotches on tomato leaves. Brownish spots on pea pod from powdery mildew infection. Powdery mildew is a common disease on many types of plants.

The History Place presents Abraham Lincoln Jump to: Lincoln becomes President - Emancipation Proclamation - Battle of Gettysburg - Kansas-Nebraska Act - Dred Scott Decision 1637 - Samuel Lincoln from Hingham, England, settles in Hingham, Massachusetts. 1778 - Thomas Lincoln (Abraham's father), descendant of Samuel, is born in Virginia. 1782 - Thomas and family move to Kentucky. 1786 - Thomas' father is killed by Native Americans. 1806 - Thomas marries Nancy Hanks. A daughter, Sarah, is born eight months later. 1808 - Thomas buys a farm called "Sinking Spring" near Hodgenville, Kentucky. February 12, 1809 - Abraham Lincoln is born in a one-room log cabin on Nolin Creek in Kentucky. 1811 - In spring, the Lincoln family moves to a 230-acre farm on Knob Creek ten miles from Sinking Spring. 1812 - A brother, Thomas, is born but dies in infancy. 1815 - Young Abraham attends a log school house. 1816 - Abraham briefly attends school.