Glencoe Lifestyle
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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...
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Festivals Oct. 6-12: Oktoberfests, Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, Scarecrow Fest and moreOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Ongoing Keller's Farmstand Fun Fall Festivities: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Keller's Farmstand Oswego, 2500 Johnson Road, Oswego. Features a...
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Allium adds a splash of excitement to the gardenOct 01, 2023 7:00 am - Allium or ornamental onions are some of the best bulbs to plant for resistance to animal browsing and they come in many varieties. Try the popular, June-blooming Globema...
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Gardeners have plenty of tasks to complete by winterSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If your blue hydran...
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Time to display fall flower arrangementsSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Early-season mums are now available in garden centers. If you plan to plant them in a shady location, look for plants that have the flowers partially open. Otherwise, tr...
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Time running out to plant fall greens for your saladsSep 10, 2023 7:00 am - Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again. If the weather is unusually hot, plant these greens in parti...
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Rain creates extra pruning needsSep 03, 2023 8:00 am - Plants have been putting on a lot of growth this summer after the series of rainstorms and the shrubs that you pruned in June and or early July may need to be touched up...
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Time to prepare for next spring's plantingsAug 27, 2023 6:00 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals such as geraniums and begonias that are to be kept over the winter. Cool nights in September will harden off the plants, which wil...
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Make your grass lawn one to envyAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Mid-August to mid-September is a good time to seed bare spots in your lawn. Choose a seed mix that is appropriate for the amount of sun at your site. You can expect to r...