Articles filed under Gardening
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Learn about sustainable practices at Sherman Natural Prairie and Community GardenJun 17, 2024 6:14 pm - On Saturday, June 29, the Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden is hosting presentations on “Sustainable Practices.”
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Creating a welcoming oasis in your garden for hummingbirdsJun 13, 2024 10:11 pm - Hummingbirds prefer open habitats along forest edges or areas with scattered trees, including urban areas. So it is possible to have them visit any urban or suburban property if the locations have plants they prefer.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in DuPage with walks, talks and toursJun 11, 2024 9:52 pm - The DuPage Monarch Project is adding two additional days of events during National Pollinator Week.
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West Chicago Garden Club awards lifetime membership to Billie ChildressJun 10, 2024 11:02 pm - At the meeting on May 23, the West Chicago Garden Club presented a lifetime membership to Billie Childress.
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Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tipsJun 06, 2024 5:00 am - Native plants effortlessly grow healthier and stronger than exotic species, seldom need fertilizers, and require little or no extra water once established. So why are homeowners slow to adopt the trend?
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Why you should take steps if you see a grayish powder on your plants. It’s powdery mildewMay 30, 2024 6:15 am - Don’t ignore that grayish powder on your plant leaves. It’s powdery mildew and left untreated it will affect the health of your plant. Find out how to treat it and how to keep it from forming in the first place.
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Home & garden calender, June 2-8May 30, 2024 6:15 am - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after yearMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club plants flowers in downtown St. CharlesMay 29, 2024 11:47 pm - Each spring the Pottawatomie Garden Club gathers in downtown St. Charles to plant summer flowers along the bridges crossing the Fox River and around the municipal buildi...