Articles filed under Gardening
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To salt or not to salt for safe walks and driveways?Feb 15, 2020 6:00 am - Q: There have been a lot of ice storms this winter and I read salting is not the best choice for the environment. What should I be using for the ice on my sidewalk? A: S...
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Get yard tips at free program Feb. 20 in BarringtonFeb 13, 2020 12:00 am - Barrington Area Conservation Trust will host "Bringing Nature Home" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, in Barrington. Gue...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Visit an Orchid Show in Wheaton or see Mona Phiffer's folk art in WaukeganFeb 11, 2020 5:00 am - Home improvement Get all sorts of ideas for sprucing up your abode with the Arlington Home & Garden Show this weekend at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 Euclid ...
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How to build a more bird-friendly yardFeb 09, 2020 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to plan to enhance your garden with plants that will attract birds all year long. It takes more than feeders, bird houses and a bird bath, along wi...
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Many plants can be given as a Valentine's Day giftFeb 09, 2020 5:00 am - Q: What are some flowers, aside from roses, that are associated with Valentine's Day? A: The rose has been the traditional flower for Valentine's Day for years. The wor...
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Sit tight, gardeners, the plants need to chillFeb 08, 2020 5:00 am - Outdoor plants in cold climates need to bank a certain number of hours being chilly during the winter for their buds to awaken in the coming months. And that's not the s...
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Learn more about helping bees with Bloomingdale Garden Club Feb. 18Feb 04, 2020 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will welcome City Bee Savers' Bill Whitney on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in Bloomingdale. Whitn...
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Get ready for spring with Batavia Plain Dirt GardenersFeb 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners' monthly meetings will be featuring programs on the "Gardens of Europe," composting, and beekeeping. The group is dedicated to supporti...
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Houseplants become more active as days get longerFeb 02, 2020 7:00 am - Houseplants are quick to tell you when they need help. They display discolored leaves, drooping stems and little or no growth. That usually gives you enough time to make...
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Kalanchoes bloom through long winter monthsFeb 02, 2020 6:00 am - Kalanchoes are small, bright, flowering plants that are commercially propagated so their bloom coincides with the colder months. They have a wide range of flower colors ...