Find a plant swap, learn small space gardening tips: 94 things for plant fans to try in April | Home & Garden

Find a plant swap, learn small space gardening tips: 94 things for plant fans to try in April | Home & Garden

Spring is here and April has lots of chances to make something green and learn about plants.

Throughout the Lancaster County region (and virtual) are talks about designing containers, spring’s earliest wildflowers, propagating houseplants and more. There are kid-friendly classes and hands-on workshops for adults. Plus there’s a bonsai show, an herb festival, plant swaps, foraging walks and more.


READ: Peak bloom is coming to the best place to see Lancaster County’s spring wildflowers


Here’s a roundup of plant and gardening events in the region through April.

Designing Tidy Native Gardens for Traditional Suburban Properties. Friday, April 5, 7-8 p.m. In this talk from Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve (with a virtual option), learn how to successfully incorporate native plants into the traditional standards of the gardening community. $10. Register online.

Home Gardening Series: Testing Your Soil in 2024. SaturdayApril 6, 9:30-11 a.m. In this webinar from Penn State Extension (with an in-person option in Harrisburg), learn about soil testing in the garden. $10. Register online.

Make and Take Succulent Planter. Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Make a planter in an upcycled plastic bottle with Pembroke Creations at Kindred Collections, 452 Locust St., Columbia with

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Enhancements in Semiconductor Technological know-how for Space Apps

Enhancements in Semiconductor Technological know-how for Space Apps

Exploring the Most recent Enhancements in Semiconductor Know-how for Space Programs

Semiconductor know-how has been a cornerstone of technological improvements for decades, and its programs in area exploration are no exception. The latest developments in this discipline are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, enabling a lot more economical and reputable area missions.

One particular of the most considerable enhancements in semiconductor know-how for area purposes is the progress of radiation-hardened semiconductors. These gadgets are created to stand up to the harsh radiation natural environment in house, which can trigger conventional semiconductors to are unsuccessful. Radiation-hardened semiconductors are vital for the results of place missions, as they make sure the trustworthiness and longevity of the electronic devices onboard spacecraft.

The progress of these radiation-hardened semiconductors has been driven by the need for far more strong and trustworthy technology for place exploration. Traditional semiconductors are inclined to injury from high-electrical power particles in area, which can induce malfunctions or finish failure of electronic systems. This is a substantial worry for place missions, as the failure of a one component can jeopardize the overall mission.

To address this issue, scientists have been developing new materials and manufacturing processes to generate semiconductors

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