Articles filed under Gardening
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Pottawatomie Garden Club elects new officersNov 12, 2024 6:31 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club, which recently finished its 2024 season, is planning ahead for next year.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club awards landscape commendation to Mio ModoNov 12, 2024 5:52 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club celebrated the end of their 2024 season with a fall luncheon on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Learn about Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden Nov. 5Nov 04, 2024 10:07 pm - The Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden will be presenting at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. It will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Learn how to become a Kane County Certified NaturalistOct 30, 2024 6:07 pm - Are you passionate about nature and want to make a positive impact on your community? Discover the Kane County Certified Naturalist program at a free information session on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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DuPage Monarch Project recognizes five Conservation ChampionsOct 30, 2024 10:58 am - This year, the DuPage Monarch Project recognized five pollinator conservation champions for their outstanding contributions to making DuPage County a safe haven for bees and butterflies.
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Planting bulbs? Here’s how to protect them from critters and the coldOct 30, 2024 1:32 am - Bird netting or chicken wire laid on top of a freshly planted bulb bed, followed by 4 inches of straw, may protect it from hungry critters. This is good practice for protecting any bulbs you plant, especially those deemed enticing to wildlife, like tulips and crocuses.
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Pests with a purpose: How to combat Asian lady beetlesOct 21, 2024 6:47 pm - Asian lady beetles got you down? A Morton Arboretum plant expert has a few tips to stop these useful pests from swarming your home.
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Learn about vermicomposting at Our Saviour’s of Naperville Nov. 2Oct 17, 2024 4:35 pm - If you’re curious about composting at home but aren’t sure how to get started, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville wants to help.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club plants flowers in St. CharlesOct 15, 2024 6:35 pm - On Sept. 18, the Pottawatomie Garden Club gathered its members to plant fall mums on the bridges in downtown St. Charles. This is just one of many contributions that the garden club makes to the St. Charles community.
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Wheaton Garden Club to host flower show Oct. 3-4Sep 23, 2024 11:29 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club presents “Birdland,” a standard flower show, on Oct. 3-4 at the Wheaton Public Library. Floral designs, created by garden club members, reflect a variety of themes.