Articles filed under Gardening
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Sanguisorba family, known as burnets, are related to the roseAug 12, 2018 7:00 am - Although there is no family resemblance, Sanguisorba is a close relative of garden roses. Commonly called burnet, this perennial herb is as lovely in a perennial border ...
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Moles can do a number on your yard, gardenAug 12, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I noticed mounds in my lawn where soil was dug up, which I think is the work of moles. What can I do to keep them out of my yard? A. From what you have described, vis...
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End of summer is time to prepare for fall, springAug 12, 2018 6:00 am - During the first week of August, plant short-season snap beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, mustard greens, spinach and radishes for fall harvesting. Conti...
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Lake County gardener says 'It's Tomato Time'Aug 09, 2018 11:00 pm - August, and here come the tomatoes! Though with the stress of no rain from middle of June to this week, the tomatoes have survived and thrived with watering and minimal...
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Coalition to host Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 12Aug 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Monarch butterfly populations have declined precipitously in recent years. Now Mexico, Canada and the United States are collaborating on a North American strategy to con...
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Healing Gardens open Aug. 12 with tai chi and yogaAug 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens on Stone Hill Farm in St. Charles, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12. The garden...
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Order native tree, shrub during conservation group's fall saleAug 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Online ordering for Citizens for Conservation's Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale begins on Monday, Aug. 13. To order, go to www.CitizensForConservation.org where there ar...
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Track 'Monarch's Great Migration' Aug. 26 with McHenry County Conservation DistrictAug 07, 2018 11:00 pm - It is almost time for the majestic monarch butterflies to begin their mass migrations south. Join the McHenry County Conservation District in exploring this incredible ...
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Glen Ellyn golf course suits monarchs to a teeAug 05, 2018 11:00 pm - While golf carts silently roll across manicured fairways, monarchs are flitting over tall tufts of vegetation in the rough. It's just another summer day for golfers and ...
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Gold hostas brighten shade gardensAug 05, 2018 7:00 am - It is no secret that I love hostas. They grow in a variety of sizes, forms, and foliage colors, textures and edges. Leaves can be long and narrow, oval, round, and wedge...