Glencoe Lifestyle
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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...
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Things to do Nov. 17-23: Lightshows, Turkey Trots, tree lightings, holiday markets and moreNov 15, 2023 5:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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Things to do Nov. 10-16: Veterans Day events, Lightscape, turkey trots and moreNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - Starts before Friday Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal d...
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Fall is a good time to spot, and eradicate, invasive buckthornNov 05, 2023 4:00 am - Buckthorn is an invasive tree that is common throughout the Chicago area. It tends to hold green leaves later than other deciduous trees in fall, so it is easy to spot a...
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Things to do Nov. 3-9: 312 Comedy Fest, Dia de los Muertos, pumpkin smashes and moreOct 31, 2023 6:00 am - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect ...
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Some fall cleanup tips for the gardenOct 28, 2023 6:00 am - In general, it is not necessary to mulch established perennial borders. Leave perennials up for winter interest and leave a light layer of leaves in the bed to provide s...
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Timing is perfect for installing outdoor holiday lightsOct 22, 2023 7:00 am - Warm fall days are great for installing holiday lights. It is much easier to wrap branches with strings of lights on warm days in mid- to late October than on cold days ...
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A tropical visitor to Illinois is creating a buzz among suburban birdersOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - There was a time when birders had to travel to Florida, or points further south, to glimpse a limpkin. But this year, Illinois avian enthusiasts needn't travel far to ob...
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How to pick the perfect mums to bring homeOct 08, 2023 6:00 am - When buying mums, look for plants that are just starting to show color to maximize the display time. When purchased at the right time, you can get four to six weeks of g...