Articles filed under Gardening
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St. Charles named 'Best of the Best' in America in Bloom awards programOct 11, 2018 11:00 pm - St. Charles took home top honors in the America in Bloom national awards program, winning the Circle of Champions award for its population category, 25,000-75,000. The ...
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Social media changes how garden clubs are perceivedOct 11, 2018 11:00 pm - The Hawthorn Garden Club of Glen Ellyn has climbed on board the social media, internet train. Introducing the club's website is exciting for us. Interestingly enough, i...
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Plants that allow you to enjoy your favorite fall colorOct 07, 2018 7:00 am - Fall foliage turns our landscapes into a palette of autumnal shades. Whether you prefer leaves of brilliant yellow, glowing orange or fiery red, there are trees and shru...
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Herbs from the garden can be grown year roundOct 07, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to start thinking about the indoor herb garden. Before frost, carefully lift and pot small herb plants or large perennials, such as rosemary or lemon verbena,...
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To protect pollinators, go easy on the fall garden cleanupOct 07, 2018 6:00 am - Time to rake up the yard, deadhead the perennials and till the vegetable garden? Not so fast. Popular opinion is swinging toward letting things stay just as they are thr...
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How to move plants indoors to gain a jump next springOct 07, 2018 6:00 am - Q, I want to save money on next spring's garden. I would like to overwinter my plants. Any advice? A. There are several ways to overwinter many of your tropical and tend...
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Use cool autumn days to improve your spring gardenSep 30, 2018 7:00 am - Fall is the perfect time for planting. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on newly transplanted plants and gardeners. Increased rainfall helps to keep roots moist as they...
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Fall crops should be in the groundSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. When can I plant those fall veggie crops like spinach and kale? A. On your mark, get set, start now! Here are some surefire tips for successful planting and harvestin...
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Better air circulation prevents powdery mildewSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Powdery mildew, a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves, is present now and not anything to worry about this late in the gardening season. Common plants ...
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Autumn is a good time for making compost, and a bin is keySep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. No need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment...