Glencoe
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 5Aug 20, 2024 10:10 pm - Heirloom vegetables, mushroom foraging, seed swapping and more.
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Take cuttings now to overwinter annualsAug 16, 2024 9:02 pm - Hate to say goodbye to your annuals? Then don’t. Take cuttings to overwinter them and have fresh plants for next spring.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 18-24Aug 13, 2024 11:02 pm - Bonsai, plant swaps, garden club meetings and classes.
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It’s not too early to think spring for bulb shoppingAug 13, 2024 10:58 pm - In the garden this month, look for bare spots in your lawn and perennials that might be overgrown. Also, start planning your spring bulb purchases.
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Pests aren’t always to blame for problemsAug 07, 2024 1:32 am - Be sure to identify the insects on your plants before treating them with an insecticide to determine whether they really are a problem.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-17Aug 06, 2024 10:55 pm - Bonsai shows, garden club meetings, prairie walks and more.
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Now is the time to plant fall harvest veggiesJul 30, 2024 6:38 pm - Stagger plantings of gladiolus to extend blooming season, the first week of August is a good time to plant fall harvest veggies and other tips for your garden.
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Continue grooming perennials, annuals, leaving some for winter interestJul 23, 2024 6:00 am - Removing yellowing leaves and spent flowers helps keep perennials healthy, but some can be left for winter interest, and foraging birds.
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Water your lawn strategically for best resultsJul 16, 2024 9:01 pm - If you’re going to water your lawn through the hot, dry periods, water it deeply and less often to encourage deep root growth.
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10 suburban beaches to check out this summerJul 12, 2024 12:45 pm - A trip to a suburban beach is one of the best ways to enjoy the warm summer months. Here are 10 suburban options waiting to be explored.