Home and Garden
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Gardens designed to shine when bathed in moonlightFeb 25, 2023 6:00 am - Planning this year's garden? My guess is you're envisioning plants bathed in daylight. But the problem is that by nightfall, when the sun has set and you're ready to kic...
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Flower bulbs peeking out early in this wild weather? Experts say don't panicFeb 23, 2023 4:45 am - After a few warm winter days like the ones we've been having this February, gardeners may see flower bulbs emerge, perennials pop up or shrubs put out leaf buds. While t...
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Palatine taking orders starting March 1 for wood mulch deliveryFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - The Palatine Public Works Department will begin scheduling appointments for its annual wood mulch delivery program on Wednesday, March 1. Deliveries will take place on F...
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Roselle Park District Garden Club taking scholarship applicationsFeb 19, 2023 10:00 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is dedicated to educating members about gardening, as well as promoting the preservation of native plants, trees, and flowers. The...
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Plastic compost bins make this chore easyFeb 18, 2023 5:00 am - Consider using a free-standing plastic composter to compost in your garden. Continue putting organic material from the kitchen in the composter during the winter. Becaus...
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Attend MCC's Midwest Cut Flower SchoolFeb 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College announces an exciting event for the horticulture and agriculture community this March. The Midwest Cut Flower ...
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How to keep your Valentine roses for a longer period of timeFeb 12, 2023 6:00 am - If healthy cut roses suddenly develop drooping heads, it may be due to air bubbles trapped in their stems. Float the entire stem in a sink full of warm water. Trim anoth...
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Antique chairs restored, reupholstered for local 'Encore Collection'Feb 12, 2023 12:00 am - When Hinsdale interior designer Stephanie Sarris changed her client's mind about a pair of Victorian chairs with a simple reupholstery job, she brought the idea to her f...
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Cantigny Park blossoms with annual orchid showFeb 10, 2023 12:00 am - Dreaming of spring? An orchid show at Cantigny Park will chase away the winter doldrums. Visitors to the Batavia Orchid Society's show will see vibrant displays of tropi...
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Seed library at St. Charles Public Library begins its ninth yearFeb 07, 2023 10:00 pm - The weather outside may be cold, but it's not too early to begin planning your spring garden. The St. Charles Public Library's annual Seed Swap and Seed Library Kickoff ...