Gardening
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McHenry County's first seeds expo features vegetable, natives, flowers and herbsJan 19, 2024 4:52 pm - The McHenry County College Center for Agrarian Learning and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners are teaming up to bring the first Great Seed Event to McHenr...
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The shade-loving African violet is having its day in the sunJan 18, 2024 6:30 am - African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the Na...
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January is prime seed-starting timeJan 18, 2024 6:00 am - January is a good time to start seeds for cold- tolerant, early spring annuals that need a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Each seed packet has directi...
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Geneva Garden Club offers annual scholarshipsJan 16, 2024 4:57 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships to qualified students who intend to pursue an education in horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or a cl...
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Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plantsJan 12, 2024 3:26 pm - URBANA, Ill. — On a cold, blustery January day, it may be hard to remember that 2023 was the hottest year on record. But the newest update to the plant hardiness map, in...
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Explore green space stewardship practices, emerging trends at 2024 Gateway Green ConferenceJan 12, 2024 2:35 pm - Evolving research and environmental changes make it more important than ever for professionals who work with trees, landscapes, natural areas, and parks to remain curren...
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A few color tips for designing your 2024 gardenJan 12, 2024 6:15 am - Winter is a good time to start thinking about the 2024 growing season, and I always recommend considering color as an exciting and helpful design element in your home gar...
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Elmhurst’s First Congregational now taking orders for spring seedling saleJan 11, 2024 11:19 pm - The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst has launched its 10th annual Organic Seedlings Sale. You can preorder plants by going to their website, elmhu...
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Not so fast: You can help poinsettias ‘bloom’ again next yearJan 06, 2024 6:30 am - I tend to view holiday decorations strictly as anticipatory objects. They’re lovely leading up to the big day, but as soon as midnight strikes, I’m ready to drag the Jack...
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How to spend the winter planning and preparing for your spring gardenJan 05, 2024 6:00 am - Gardening isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind when the calendar page turns to January. But with the holidays behind us, there’s no better time to start pla...