Glencoe
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Houseplants less active in winter but still need attentionDec 19, 2023 11:01 pm - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase — due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures — unless you are growing them in...
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Things to do Dec. 22-28: Christmas concerts, shows, celebrations and moreDec 19, 2023 6:03 pm - If you haven’t had time to take advantage of all the holiday events happening across the suburbs, now is your chance to catch a seasonal concert, light show, “Christmas C...
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Poinsettia will thrive with proper careDec 13, 2023 9:40 am - It is a good idea to either remove decorative foil from the bottom of gift plant pots or punch holes in the foil to allow water to drain properly. Standing water and mois...
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Things to do Dec. 15-21: Holiday light shows, Wintrust Winterland, concerts, 'Messiah,' markets and moreDec 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of ...
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How to pick a Christmas treeDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small needle drop i...
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Things to do Dec. 8-14: Seasonal concerts, Nutcrackers, light shows, markets and moreDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of ...
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Winterize by sharpening tools, mounding rosesDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Sharpen and clean your garden tools before putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spa...
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Things to do Dec. 1-7: Tree lightings, holiday parades, Dickens celebrations, light shows, craft fairs & moreNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights ...
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Things to do Nov. 24-30: Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake, tree lightings, holiday markets, 'Nutcracker' and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 26, at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal displ...
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Perennials can provide lovely landscape throughout winterNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - Wait to cut back perennials until early spring so that there will be some winter interest in the garden. Some perennials such as hostas do not look good after being froz...