Articles filed under Gardening
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Algonquin Garden Club's Spring Sale returns May 13Apr 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Thinking of how to get your garden started this year and add some extra color to your yard? Stop by the Algonquin Garden Club's spring sale on Saturday, May 13, at St....
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Aurora giving away mulchApr 21, 2023 1:00 am - Aurora is giving away mulch to celebrate Earth Day. The mulch pile on the northwest corner of Illinois Avenue and Route 25 is open around the clock, while supplies last....
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Here's how to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in the suburbsApr 20, 2023 5:30 am - Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, with Arbor Day soon to follow on April 28. A variety of suburban events offer opportunities to learn about the environment, get tips on ...
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Jill Biden accepts tulip named for her by the NetherlandsApr 18, 2023 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Tulip lovers have a new variety to choose from and it's named for Jill Biden. The first lady accepted her "Jill Biden" tulip from André Haspels, ambassador ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host plant sale May 13Apr 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Spring will be in full swing for the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13. The sale will be 9 a.m. to noon in the Bethany Lutheran Church gym, 8 S....
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Time to get out in the gardenApr 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Most perennials are best divided in spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. A sharp, flat spade works well for dividing perennials. It can be very diffic...
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Arbor Day Foundation names Warrenville a 2022 Tree City USAApr 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Warrenville joins more than 3,600 Tree City USA communities recognized for their commitment to effective urban forest management. This marks the 35th year the city achie...
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Shop the Horticulture Spring Plant Sale at the COD Greenhouse May 11-13Apr 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The Horticulture program at College of DuPage will be hosting a Spring Plant Sale on select dates in May at the COD Greenhouse. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday,...
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Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tipsApr 09, 2023 7:00 am - You're in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected - pull it or leave it? Or perhaps an unfamiliar garden pest has r...
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Lilac of the week: President LincolnApr 09, 2023 7:00 am - The area's largest lilac sale takes place May 11-13 at historic Lilacia Park in downtown Lombard, the Lilac Village. This week's feature is President Lincoln (Syringa vu...