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Midwinter in your yard is for the birdsJan 07, 2025 7:52 pm - This time of year is good for indoor gardening, and particularly good for those wanting to attract birds to their yard.
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Houseplant watering, fertilizing slows down in winterDec 31, 2024 7:26 pm - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase due to shorter days, reduced humidity and lower temperatures. Generally, houseplants require less water and much less, if any, fertilizer because their growth slows during the winter.
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10 shows for winter: Local premieres heat up Chicago-area theaterDec 24, 2024 7:59 am - In an effort to entice theater fans from their cozy confines this winter, Chicago-area companies are staging local premieres of Broadway hits along with a smattering of revivals.
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Shake snow from plants; shovel with careDec 23, 2024 6:38 pm - There has not been much snow in the Chicago area yet this year, but when a storm does finally come, carefully shake snow off plants during heavy wet storms to minimize damage.
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Bring living color indoors this winterDec 17, 2024 10:06 pm - For a color show this winter, try potting up an amaryllis bulb or cyclamen plant. If you’re nervous about keeping them alive, a Chicago Botanic Garden expert explains a few steps to growing these beauties.
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Poinsettias prefer perfect conditionsDec 11, 2024 1:33 am - The number of people who tend to indoor plants ... and trees ... significantly increases this time of year. How can you keep your poinsettias perfectly crimson and your live holiday trees looking alive for the whole season?
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Spotlight: Seasonal fare on suburban stages includes ‘Wonderful Life,’ ‘Christmas Carol,’ Second City sketchesDec 10, 2024 9:48 am - Suburban theaters, including Improv Playhouse and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, stage seasonal favorites “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Sweater,” respectively, while Strawdog Theatre brings “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” to Writers Theatre.
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It’s time to maintain your tools, organize garageDec 04, 2024 12:23 pm - As the gardening season winds down, it’s a good time to shift your focus to preparation and maintenance. Taking care of your tools and winterizing your garden now goes a long way when spring comes around.
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Put your roses to bed after several hard freezesNov 26, 2024 6:31 pm - Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 1-7Nov 25, 2024 7:30 pm - Holiday house tour, holiday displays and more.