Articles filed under Gardening
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Libertyville tree replanting programSep 03, 2019 1:00 am - Orders are being accepted until Friday, Sept. 6, for Libertyville's 50/50 parkway tree replanting program. The program is intended to replace trees that have been remove...
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Openlands' online plant saleSep 03, 2019 1:00 am - Orders for Openlands' online fall native tree and plant sale are being accepted through Sept. 30. A curated selection of trees, shrubs and mulch offered for landscaping ...
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Plant autumn crocus now for fall colorSep 01, 2019 7:00 am - Planting most bulbs requires patience … a lot of patience. We plant them in the fall and then must wait until spring to enjoy the benefits of our labor. Colchicums are t...
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Wasps, hornets are beneficial pollinatorsSep 01, 2019 7:00 am - Populations of yellow jackets (yellow-bodied social wasps) build up in summer. They are particularly attracted to sweet things like soda. Practicing good sanitation is t...
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New 're-bloomer' varieties extend the flowering seasonSep 01, 2019 7:00 am - Robert “Buddy” Lee has been a grower of wholesale plants and a registered nurse over the years, but his one abiding preoccupation has been his need to find a spring-flow...
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Give your containers a fall makeoverSep 01, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I am tired of looking at my petunias and geraniums in my summer containers. What should I plant for a nice fall look? A. I love the fresh feel of fall when the heat o...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts family-friendly 'Bug Bonanza' event in WoodstockAug 28, 2019 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a "Bug Bonanza" at Yonder Prairie in Woodstock from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. The free event is open to the public. ...
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Healthy West Chicago scores visits from two national organizationsAug 26, 2019 11:00 pm - The success of Healthy West Chicago, the community collaborative supported by city leadership that is committed to strengthening the health of West Chicago in the areas ...
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Land Conservancy kicks off fundraising challenge to raise $15,000 for Wolf Oak WoodsAug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has announced a campaign to raise funds to make the final mortgage payment on Wolf Oak Wood near Woodstock. Currently, $30,000 re...
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Want a second crop of cabbage this season?Aug 25, 2019 7:00 am - I have a head of cabbage that's getting so swollen I know it's going to split. Especially if a thunderburst drenches the ground. And after that head splits, my other cab...