Articles filed under Gardening
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Herbs, houseplants and seedings benefit from added lightJan 31, 2021 6:00 am - Herbs growing on windowsills, as well as smaller houseplants, can benefit from spending a few months under artificial lights to supplement diminished natural sunlight. H...
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They need to chill. Tips for turning seeds into treesJan 30, 2021 6:00 am - How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams, oaks, sycamores and other trees at the en...
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Wild One chapter starts 'Start in Your Yard' initiativeJan 26, 2021 10:00 pm - Wild Ones of Northern Kane County recently announced a new initiative, “Start in Your Yard.” Based on the concept in Doug Tallamy's book, “Nature's Best Hope, Start in ...
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Time to get your seed trays readyJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Start seeds for early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Follow directions on individual packets as to which types of seeds...
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Young trees need some dressing up for winter protectionJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - My young trees are decked out in their winter finery: arboreal attire, perfumes and cosmetics that will protect them through the winter. Insects and disease-causing fung...
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Burpee's new forecast identifies 'immunity' as a trendJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - WARMINSTER, Pa. — Burpee, a leader in home gardening, just launched the 2021 Burpee GardenCast, its first annual gardening trend forecast. Informed by cultural trends an...
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Extension to start 'Gardening in the Air' virtual lecture series Jan. 30Jan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - Sign up for "Gardening in the Air," a virtual 18-session series, on Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State Universit...
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Naperville Park District receives Monarch AwardJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - On Jan. 19, Naperville Park District was one of two agencies to be recognized by the DuPage Monarch Project for its commitment to protect the monarch butterfly. Napervi...
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Check houseplants for pestsJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Carefully inspect them for pe...
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Lombard Garden Club offers $1,000 college scholarshipJan 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 college scholarship. The club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2021 Lombard resident who is a...