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Greenhouse Open House and Repotting Clinic
Wheaton College Greenhouse Open House Wed. Oct. 15, 2014 11am to 2pm
Come
browse through the state-of-the-art Wheaton Greenhouses (4th floor of Mars Center for Science and Technology) and enjoy the
blend of technology and beauty. Walk from the Rainforest to the Desert
and then to the Temperate environment and see what each climate has to
offer to our senses and the plants that live there. See orchids in
bloom, cotton on a cotton bush, succulents galore and primitive Cycads.
The greenhouses sport automatic shade curtains, fully electronic
controls, growth chambers for environmentally monitored plant growth,
and a rooftop weather sensor.
Bring along a pot bound plant for
expert assistance in repotting. Soil and non-decorative pots are
available on site. Donations accepted to cover cost of materials. Contact Jane Young at 308-286-3943 for more information.