Gardening
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The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle firstApr 11, 2024 6:00 am - After nighttime temperatures have remained above 50 degrees for an entire week, cut down last year’s spent perennials and ornamental grasses to make way for new growth.
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Fluctuating temperatures make spring a challengeApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - As buds on crabapples open, begin spraying with fungicide until leaves are fully open.
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Home & garden calendar April 7-10Apr 03, 2024 8:35 pm - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. April 7 Fairy...
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A gardener’s spring: Tools, cuttings and plant careMar 28, 2024 6:00 am - It’s time to sharpen those spades and inspect your garden beds for plants suffering from the freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw cycle.
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Start summer-blooming bulbs indoors nowMar 21, 2024 6:00 am - Give summer-blooming bulbs a head start by starting them indoors now.
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Early registration for McHenry County Gardenfest closes March 29Mar 20, 2024 12:28 pm - Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every skill level.
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Home & garden calendar March 17-22Mar 14, 2024 8:29 pm - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. March 17 Nort...
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Early bloomers should be fine but keep mulch, leaves for nowMar 14, 2024 6:00 am - It’s an exciting time for gardeners, many of whom are starting seeds indoors. Outdoors, focus on dormant pruning and cutting back perennials for now.
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Get gardening tips during virtual program WednesdayMar 13, 2024 11:04 am - Learn steps to plan and tend your vegetable garden in the next session of the Lake County Garden Learning Series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The Solid Waste Agency of...
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It's not what St. Patrick used, but today's three-leaved shamrock can make a nice houseplantMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A three-leaved shamrock will reward you with pretty, white blossoms, and who knows, maybe a bit of good luck, too!