Articles filed under Gardening
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Soon, we'll be able to peruse the petunias in person at garden centersApr 24, 2020 1:00 am - Do you yearn to shop in person for your garden plants? Technically, you have to wait until Friday, May 1, per the new guidelines Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday. H...
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Pollinator garden becoming reality in Pingree GroveApr 23, 2020 1:00 am - A pollinator garden with more than 50 varieties of flowers and plants to attract bees, birds and butterflies is becoming reality after much planning in Pingree Grove. Co...
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Local homeowners can help preserve oaks in their own backyardApr 21, 2020 11:00 pm - After a long winter and weeks of sheltering in place, it's exciting to see some green in your oak woods. However, the green you see could be buckthorn or honeysuckle, bo...
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Tri-County Master Gardeners host e-Help Desks this springApr 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Though University of Illinois Extension in-person office hours are suspended, residents can still get valuable personal gardening advice from local Extension Master Gard...
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Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden offer ways to honor Earth Day, Arbor Day at homeApr 20, 2020 6:00 am - Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden offer ways to honor Earth Day, Arbor Day at home
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High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoorsApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant light. Now there are a number of new, high-tech in...
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A few suggestions for plants that love the shadeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Q: My yard is mostly shaded. What perennials can I plant to bring my yard to life? A: Don't let shade deter you from planting a garden. There are plenty of perennials th...
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Mayapples can be that whimsical addition to your landscapeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Curious, unique and whimsical are a few adjectives that describe mayapples perfectly. Botanically named Podophyllum peltatum, mayapples are a native woodland perennial. ...
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As perennials emerge in spring, some may need to be dividedApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - It is best to divide most perennials in the spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. When dividing a plant, choose the strongest-looking parts of the plan...
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How to grow your modern-day victory gardenApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - One silver lining of the coronavirus lockdown is that it comes at the start of the growing season. Between now and the fall, folks have the chance to coax food from the ...