Articles filed under Gardening
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New hydrangea varieties to grow in 2018Mar 27, 2018 11:00 pm - Hydrangeas are the reigning celebrities of the shrub world — gardeners can't get enough of them. There are types for sun and shade, all boasting magnificent blooms throu...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host annual plant sale May 12Mar 26, 2018 11:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners invite you to their plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St. in Batavia. Native w...
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Honeybee Fair draws buzz at College of DuPageMar 25, 2018 11:00 pm - Students and employees, as well as community members, explored the importance of bees and their impact on the environment at the inaugural Honeybee Fair at College of Du...
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Freeze-thaw cycle can heave plantsMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Check garden beds to be sure plants have not heaved out of the ground due to freeze-thaw-freeze cycles typical at this time of year. Gently press the crowns of perennial...
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Walk through garden to discover damageMar 25, 2018 6:00 am - Q. The worst of winter is over. How do I protect my plants from the extremes of warm and cold weather that we are sure to have? A. Yes, we have seen some “real” winter t...
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McHenry County Gardenfest to feature landscape designer Mark DwyerMar 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Learn how your garden can appeal to all five senses - sight, smell, sound, taste and touch - with a one-hour lecture on "The Sensory Garden," by horticulturalist Mark Dw...
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DuPage Friends of Extension to host spring celebration to support community programs, outreachMar 20, 2018 11:00 pm - After this long winter, are you itching to get in the garden? Then mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7 to attend the "Celebrating Spring" event. Hosted by the DuPa...
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Bulbs may begin showing spring's arrivalMar 18, 2018 6:00 am - During periods of warm weather, early bulbs might begin sprouting, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage. The Chicago Botanic Gar...
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Annuals, perennials and vegetables can share garden spaceMar 18, 2018 6:00 am - Gardeners with small properties don't have to choose between growing annuals, perennials and vegetables. They can grow all three by planting them in the same garden spac...
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Time to start growing your gardenMar 18, 2018 6:00 am - Q. When should I start growing my plants indoors? A. Growing your own plants from seeds is an inexpensive way to start your summer garden and the variety of bedding and...