Gardening
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Dense is best for hedges; here’s how to prune properlyJun 13, 2024 6:00 am - The flowers and veggies are planted; now it’s time to turn your attention to routine tasks, like pruning hedges.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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How to keep pests from destroying your garden
Jun 12, 2024 6:00 am - Climate changes have paved the way for some garden pests to take hold. How you can protect your garden.
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Don’t water at night and other secrets to growing great basil
Jun 11, 2024 7:30 pm - In the right conditions, growing basil is easy. But it can be a bit fickle. Experts offer tips to help you grow better basil.
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Three garden tasks that will pay off laterJun 06, 2024 6:00 am - Three simple tasks now will save time later and boost the beauty in your garden.
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Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tips
Jun 06, 2024 5:00 am - Native plants effortlessly grow healthier and stronger than exotic species, seldom need fertilizers, and require little or no extra water once established. So why are homeowners slow to adopt the trend?
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Home & garden calender, June 2-8May 30, 2024 6:15 am - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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How to keep weeds, pests, diseases at bayMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - Here are some tips on how to keep your garden and containers looking their best this summer.
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after year
May 30, 2024 6:00 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.
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Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate friends
May 26, 2024 9:30 am - Looking for a simple change that can improve your physical, mental and emotional health? Try gardening.