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Gardening
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In primeval moss, a gamut of greens
Jan 20, 2019 6:00 AM - Recently I cradled a brown, wizened and lifeless stem of a plant in my hand. Once soaked, and within a few seconds, the tiny whorls of brown fur turned green and unfurled like a fern greeting the spring, Mosses are one of Earth's primeval plants, and to see this scant example dance back from the dead was strangely affecting, as if I were holding a 450-million-year-old life force in my hand -- which I was. -
Greenhouse owners should do a thorough annual cleaning
Jan 20, 2019 6:00 AM - If you have a greenhouse at home, clear it out and wash all of the pots, trays and benches. Cleaning your greenhouse thoroughly will reduce pest problems in the coming year. -
Find plants in your neighborhood that provide winter interestJan 20, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. Any suggestions for "gardening chores" inside during the winter months?
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Espalier pruning has artistic and practical benefits
Jan 20, 2019 6:00 AM - Espalier design is an ancient pruning practice that fashions fruit trees, vines or flowering shrubs into artistic, two-dimensional forms. This lateral shaping makes it easier to harvest and mow, maximizes sunlight, and helps trees fit into tight areas. -
Aurora Public Library offers 'Seed Swap' Jan. 26
Jan 18, 2019 8:29 PM - Imagine a garden full of vibrantly colorful flowers, the smell of fresh herbs, the taste of crisp vegetables and the satisfaction that you grew it all in your own backyard! Stop by the Aurora Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 26, for a "Seed Swap." -
Search for wildlife and learn about restoration efforts at a free guided nature walk
Jan 18, 2019 10:46 AM - Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring. Learn about the efforts underway to improve the natural features, while also searching for interesting plants and wildlife. Walks range from 1 hour to 1.5 hours and will be held rain, snow or shine. -
Algonquin Garden Club makes donation to food pantry
Jan 18, 2019 7:22 PM - The Algonquin Garden Club has made a $500 financial donation to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Food Pantry on Pyott Road in support of their efforts to provide nutritional foods to clients within the community. -
DuPage County Master Gardener volunteers log hours of service
Jan 18, 2019 6:27 PM - University of Illinois Extension of DuPage County recognized its Master Gardeners with the 27th annual Master Gardener Celebration in November. The volunteer group has already completed 8,750 hours of service for 2018. -
How tree services can protect your propertyJan 13, 2019 11:00 AM - Tree services provide a host of services. While fall is a popular time to remove trees from a property, doing so in spring is not unheard of, especially if trees were affected by winter storms and now pose a threat to a home and the people who live inside it.
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How to maintain your koi pond in winter
Jan 13, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. We put in a garden pond this last fall. Do we need to do anything special for the fish in it during the winter?
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