Articles filed under Gardening
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6 suburban garden walks for those with, or without, green thumbsMay 29, 2018 6:00 am - If April showers really do bring May flowers, there should be some spectacular gardens this summer. Some of the most colorful will be on display during a variety of gard...
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College of DuPage students and staff start garden to offer fresh produceMay 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Patrons of the College of DuPage Fuel Pantry will soon have fresh produce available to them, thanks to the efforts of interns and faculty from COD's Food Security Initia...
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Salsa lovers can grow a garden just for dippingMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - If you have a sunny spot in the garden, you can grow most of the ingredients for homemade salsa. Tomatoes Prepare the soil by adding lots of organic matter. When th...
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Loss of tree creates opportunityMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I took down a large tree in the parkway this fall. What should I do now that my shade garden is in full sun? A. For whatever reason, your shade garden became sunny, s...
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Mulching mowers are best, but not in tall, wet grassMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Use a mulching mower that deposits grass clippings on the lawn. This means less work for you and it recycles those extra nutrients back to your lawn. Regardless of which...
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5 ways to save some green at the farmers marketMay 27, 2018 1:00 am - The difference between the produce at farmers markets and supermarkets is more than “tomayto” versus “tomahto.” And buying fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers markets ...
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Barriers help keep the less clever rabbits at bayMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Rabbits are eating my tulips and lilies, what can I do? A. We have several acres and are greatly troubled with rabbit and other animals. Being a common suburban resid...
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When digging a new garden, check for underground utilitiesMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your underground utility lines located before starting the work. In the suburbs, call JULIE at ...
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Perennials offer more options for container gardenersMay 20, 2018 6:00 am - Containers on your deck or patio can be so much more fashion forward than the classic combo of a green spike surrounded by red geraniums and vinca vines trailing over th...
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How volunteers helped create a rare bird habitat at FermilabMay 14, 2018 11:00 pm - In honor of Arbor Day, Fermilab in Batavia recently held a volunteer workday with the goal of creating a shrub land habitat for rare birds. While Fermilab is known for i...