Articles filed under Gardening
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Houseplants make a wonderful holiday giftDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - It is the season for giving and receiving plants as gifts. It is important to protect the plants from cold winter temperatures when bringing them home. Most garden cente...
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Even in winter months, I'm thankful for the gardenNov 25, 2018 6:00 am - Most people may choose Christmas as their favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving is at the top of my list. I love its less hectic pace, the time spent with family around the...
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Winterize roses for a healthy new yearNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - Go ahead and winterize your hybrid roses, as there have been several hard freezes already at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Cut back the rose canes to about 18 inches and ...
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Franklinia: A tree with history and beautyNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - If you have the ears to listen, this tree has a story to tell. Let's go back to 1765 and travel along with American naturalists John Bartram and his son, William, from P...
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Make sure your garden hoses are stored awayNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Do I really need to disconnect my outside water sources in autumn? A. Only if you don't want to replace your hoses, fountain pumps, underground sprinkler systems and ...
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You can garden inside on rainy autumn daysNov 18, 2018 6:00 am - A cold, rainy weekend means fall cleanup can't continue outside. However, it is the perfect time to plant bulbs to bloom this winter inside. Amaryllis are top of mind wh...
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Evergreens may need an autumn drinkNov 18, 2018 5:00 am - Evergreens planted over the previous three years should be watered as needed this month and early next month if conditions are warm and dry. So far, the rainfall has bee...
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Create spring containers now by planting bulbsNov 11, 2018 6:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs. Keep the containers...
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Fall leaves are gifts for gardenersNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - We may not always appreciate the falling leaves in autumn, but they are one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts. Instead of raking and bagging them, dragging them to the c...
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Wasco Nursery offers holiday workshopNov 07, 2018 10:00 pm - Wasco Nursery & Garden Center, now in its 93rd year, is offering holiday workshops in November and December. • A free Holiday Indoor Decorating Seminar will be offered ...