Articles filed under Gardening
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From drones to phones, new tech is making gardening easierJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - New technology is easing the way we garden, store equipment, monitor watering and reshape landscapes. And some of those tasks can be done remotely, using phones or table...
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When to fertilize, deadhead your rosesJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - One application of fertilizer in the spring is usually sufficient for species roses such as Rosa rugosa and shrub roses. All other roses should be given their second app...
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Get free poster for Illinois Pollinator Week June 18-24Jun 14, 2018 11:00 pm - The DuPage Monarch Project, a partnership of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the River Prairie Group of the Illinois Sierra Club, the Conservation Foundat...
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DuPage Friends of Extension to host garden brunch to support community programsJun 14, 2018 11:00 pm - Join the DuPage Friends of Extension on July 21 for the annual Brunch at Ball Gardens in West Chicago. Stroll through the breathtaking gardens while supporting local com...
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Plum Grove Garden Club plants flowers, vegetables at Clearbrook group homesJun 13, 2018 6:00 am - Plum Grove Garden Club, Clearbook clients join forces to plant flowers, vegetables at group homes
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Take a free tour of backyard paradises this summerJun 12, 2018 11:00 pm - Take time out of your Saturday routines this summer for a mini-vacation from the ordinary by enjoying an extraordinary free tour of stunning backyard oases with beautifu...
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Community garden now home to farmers market in Fox LakeJun 12, 2018 1:00 am - The Fox Lake Community Garden now is the home of the Fox Lake Farmers Market. "We're really excited to use this new setting. This is our community garden green. I think...
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Coleus adds color to containersJun 10, 2018 7:00 am - When shopping for plants to fill containers, geraniums, marigolds, New Guinea impatiens, petunias, salvia, zinnias and other flowering annuals quickly fill our carts. Th...
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Lilacs need sunlight to bloom properlyJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A relative gave me a small lilac bush several years ago. Although it has been growing nicely, it produces leaves and no flowers. Each year I am disappointed when ther...
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Let those indoor plants gradually soak up some sunJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 40 degrees. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to...