Glencoe Lifestyle
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Time to plan for the upcoming growing seasonFeb 05, 2023 6:00 am - Order seed, bulb and nursery catalogs to assist in planning your garden for the 2023 growing season. You have probably already been receiving some catalogs if you are on...
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Protect houseplants from the winter weatherJan 29, 2023 6:00 am - It is important to protect houseplants from cold temperatures when purchasing them in the winter. Most garden centers will wrap plants to protect them from cold temperat...
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Colors can create a desired effect in your gardenJan 14, 2023 5:00 am - Color is a common design element to consider in the home garden as you plan for the 2023 growing season. Complementary colors such as orange and blue are opposite each ...
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Things to do Jan. 6-12: Last chance to catch a seasonal light showJan 04, 2023 5:00 am - Ongoing "Elf the Musical": 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4; 1:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5; 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, ...
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Gardening tasks to undertake over winterJan 01, 2023 5:00 am - It is important to continue to monitor your garden for damage from animals and install barriers as needed to prevent further damage. It is easy to forget about the garde...
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Things to do Dec. 30-Jan. 5: New Year's Eve celebrations, light shows and moreDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Before Friday Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Friday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights,...
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Things to do Dec. 23-29: There's still time to catch a light show, holiday productionDec 20, 2022 5:00 am - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 (9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 24, and closed Sunday, Dec. 25) at Cosley Zoo, 1356 ...
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Things to do Dec. 16-22: Suburbs pack in the holiday events this weekendDec 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Starts before Friday Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Sunday, Dec. 18, at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's s...
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Things to do Dec. 2-8: Tree lightings, dining with Santa, light shows & moreNov 29, 2022 1:30 pm - Ongoing Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 18 at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's station at Geneva Commo...
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Tidy up the garden for winterNov 27, 2022 6:00 am - Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. You can rent or purchase a shredder for the leaves and other small garden debris. These shredders tend to be noisy ...