Articles filed under Gardening
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Lackluster peonies may need to be divided in SeptemberSep 02, 2018 7:00 am - Q. I heard it is really hard to divide herbaceous peonies. What is the best way to plant them once I get them out of the ground? A. Peonies are one of the few perennial ...
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Take cuttings of plants to grow over the winterSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals such as geraniums and begonias that are to be kept over the winter. Cool nights in late September will harden off the plants, whic...
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Rose of Sharon: not a real rose, but worth growingSep 01, 2018 6:00 am - An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub's branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, ...
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Color the fall garden with shrubsAug 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Trees take center stage in fall, their foliage blazing in shades of orange, red and yellow. What's a gardener to do if she doesn't have room to plant an oak or a maple? ...
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Participatory ecologist Michael Swierz discusses foraging Sept. 12 at College of DuPageAug 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Learn about ecological stewardship during a free STEMinar event featuring participatory ecologist, land steward and writer Michael Swierz at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, ...
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Cantigny retains certification as Audubon sanctuaryAug 26, 2018 11:00 pm - Wheaton's Cantigny Park has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, an Audubon Internati...
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Stagger the planting of gladioli to enjoy new blossomsAug 26, 2018 6:00 am - The gladiolus produces a large, showy flower spike that lasts for several days, whether that be in the garden or in a vase. To get the most out of a bloom for decoration...
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Mulch can be added to flower gardens at any timeAug 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. How much mulch should I use for my perennial garden and what kind? A. Mulch has many benefits when used in your garden. I like to think of mulch as my super hero as i...
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Veterans grow as gardeners with lessons at CantignyAug 25, 2018 1:00 am - Growing what one leader described as “just about every vegetable imaginable” together in a small section of Cantigny Park in Wheaton, veterans and master gardeners learn...
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Send them off to college with houseplantsAug 22, 2018 11:00 pm - While you are loading the car with everything your college-bound student needs for their dorm room, remember to save space for some houseplants. They are more than just...