If you look at the Roots poster, you will see that Lead Plant and Cylindric Blazing Star have the deepest roots-- to 15', and yet they only grow a foot or so...
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Sally Wencel
windyoaksln
Mar 26, 2013 1:53 pm
Fred – Thanks for bringing up woody plants. Trees are remarkably shallow-rooted. Urban forester/arborists use the illustration of a wine glass on a dinner...
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Denise Gehring
denise_gehring
Mar 26, 2013 4:11 pm
Lupine is another:) ________________________________ From: Patricia Hill <hill_p@...> To: wildonesnativeplants@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March...
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Denise Gehring
denise_gehring
Mar 26, 2013 4:17 pm
Here's a photo of red maple illustrating the shallow root system. denise ________________________________ From: Sally Wencel <slwencel@...> To:...
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Benia
xsarenkax
Mar 27, 2013 9:47 pm
Thanks for the responses. I have seen trees that tipped over in the forest and my yard and somehow forgot that the roots seem a lot more shallow than I expect....
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Jennifer Wilson-Pines
jwpines
Mar 30, 2013 1:48 pm
That varies with the tree. The old model showing the root system as an "upside down" mirror of the tree isn't really accurate. Most trees have root systems...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
Mar 30, 2013 5:34 pm
The "Crown Bees" webinar has been recorded and is available online right now. I don't know how long they will continue to make it available but the live event...
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wildonesnativeplants@...
Apr 1, 2013 3:27 pm
This is a periodic reminder that the Yahoo! Wild Ones Native Plants group has an Etiquette Policy for message posting to ensure the group remains an enjoyable...
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Benia
xsarenkax
Apr 1, 2013 6:26 pm
This is a great visual. Â Thank you, Jennifer! Benia ________________________________ From: Jennifer Wilson-Pines <Jwpines@...> To:...
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SD_Hall
Apr 2, 2013 10:54 pm
If interested. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/05/reduce-the-size-of-your-lawn-and-your-yard-work/index.htm?EXTKEY=NWWS13012 Bring in native...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
Apr 22, 2013 7:03 am
The SE Michigan chapter is looking at tents/canopies/tables/banners etc. to be used at any number of outdoor (or indoor) events. I know anything decent is not...
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PatriciaC
pjclancy
Apr 22, 2013 1:14 pm
Greater DuPage Chapter has a nice banner that we had designed a few years ago. We love the banner, but it has not held up well outdoors with wind being the...
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Leslie Cummings
gottadanceil
Apr 22, 2013 3:53 pm
Pat - doesn't the base of that banner allow you to put sand in it or water for when it's windy? Also re: tablecloths that stay put, there are nice clamps you...
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Jennifer Wilson-Pines
jwpines
Apr 22, 2013 4:06 pm
I've bought pop up canopies from Costco for 2 different organizations. The more recent version has a lot of nice refinements to it (like a storage pouch for...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
Apr 22, 2013 5:28 pm
Thanks...I'll add you to the list Pat. ... From: wildonesnativeplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:wildonesnativeplants@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of PatriciaC ...
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Denise Gehring
denise_gehring
Apr 22, 2013 11:04 pm
Fred, Inexpensive plexiglass brochure racks from the office supply store works well for our new Wild for Monarch and Monarch Waystation brochures, and keeps...
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Natives Tim
writerlewis
Apr 23, 2013 1:22 am
Fred, I use the Plexiglas brochure racks that Denise mentions here. We bought the heavier rack that holds 4 full 8.5 x 11 literature. Rather than rubber bands,...
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carol andrews
smokeybearga...
Apr 23, 2013 3:51 am
I need to come up with a subject for my short radio spot next Monday morning and was thinking of talking about keeping chickens if I could find a way to make...
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PatriciaC
pjclancy
Apr 23, 2013 4:46 pm
Yes, the base holds water but this is not always adequate. We have had the pole blow off the base when filled with water AND weighted with rocks. At some...
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Amy Heilman
amy.heilman...
Apr 23, 2013 7:53 pm
Fred, Our chapter was chartered in August of 2007. We spent the first few years re-investing any funds we made back into our "infrastructure" needs. That meant...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
Apr 24, 2013 1:41 pm
Great tips Amy…Thanks. From: wildonesnativeplants@yahoogroups.com [mailto:wildonesnativeplants@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Amy Heilman Sent: Tuesday, April...
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wildonesnativeplants@...
May 1, 2013 5:43 pm
This is a periodic reminder that the Yahoo! Wild Ones Native Plants group has an Etiquette Policy for message posting to ensure the group remains an enjoyable...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
May 2, 2013 1:35 am
I also asked him to include an 8-foot table cover in the quote but he neglected to do so but.for your ideas, please pretend we're going to get that as well so...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
May 2, 2013 1:36 am
Ok folks we have a response from the folks at "Promotional Design Group" in California and it looks like they'll be able to take a minimum of 15% off of the...
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Jennifer Wilson-Pines
jwpines
May 2, 2013 11:58 am
The first thing that strikes me is that they are marking up the pop up by about $200 to start, since I have to assume they get them wholesale and they retail...
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Natives Tim
writerlewis
May 2, 2013 2:09 pm
This is a reminder that this discussion group is not for discussing chapter or even national issues or exchange of ideas of running a chapter. The purpose of...
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Natives Tim
writerlewis
May 2, 2013 2:09 pm
Hello, I cannot recommend that chapters spend this kind of money for a tent or such display equipment. Anytime you have a big expense like this, you should be ...
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Sally Wencel
windyoaksln
May 2, 2013 2:49 pm
Here Here, Tim -- I couldn't agree with you more. Unless a chapter is rolling in the dough, it seems like an awfully large expenditure. Our biggest...
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Fred Kaluza
fkaluza
May 2, 2013 10:22 pm
In case this comment was directed at my earlier post Tim I'd have to say that what I brought-up was well-within the parameters of..."related subjects". ... ...
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Tim L
writerlewis
May 8, 2013 9:15 pm
Everyone, Do not open or click the link in the emails fro Teri West. Teri's address book has been hijacked and used for spoofing emails. Tim List Owner...
