Wednesday's trip to the Newton Cemetery greenhouses. Thanks to greenhouse managers Pam and Julian. Also thanks to Mary Ann and Tim for arranging the tour.
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| Fertilizer through the irrigation system. |
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| Pam explaining the heating, fans and vents. All the tables have hot water tubes running beneath the plants to keep the soil warm. |
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| Pam showing how they monitor insects. |
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| Checking out the Primrose. |
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| Pansies for the spring. |
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| Geranium cuttings. |
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| Julian showing how they plant seed in thousands of pots. |
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| Inspecting insects through a macroscope. I think Sophia is looking at a predatory mite. |
