Articles filed under Gardening
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What are microgreens and why do chefs love them?May 08, 2016 7:08 am - Have you recently looked at a fancy restaurant menu and noticed a selection served with microgreens? Wondered what they are? Perhaps a new, exotic vegetable imported fo...
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Soil test can help determine best fertilizer for youMay 08, 2016 7:00 am - Apply fertilizer to garden beds if needed. Most gardens in the Chicago area have soils with adequate levels of phosphorus, so choose a fertilizer with little or no phosp...
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Gardening with less water: Try low-tech irrigationMay 08, 2016 7:00 am - Lingering drought and restrictive water-use rules don't mean you have to give up gardening. Instead, try some down-to-earth approaches like planting in smaller areas, us...
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Terrariums create a miniature garden indoorsMay 08, 2016 4:01 am - Q. I have limited green space for outdoor gardening and would like to create an indoor terrarium. How do I go about doing so? A. Terrariums are a great way to bring your...
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Lake County forest district helps reintroduce native plantsMay 08, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District did its part this weekend to sustain Northern Illinois' natural history with its annual Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove'...
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Des Plaines alderman proposes 'victory gardens' on city propertyMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - More than 70 years after the end of World War II, "victory gardens" may be coming back to Des Plaines. Alderman Malcolm Chester is spearheading an effort to use underuti...
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Annual Arbor Day sale in Wauconda May 7May 04, 2016 1:00 am - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Wauconda and the Acres Group are hosting the annual Arbor Day sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Ac...
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Provide a consistent supply of nectar through the seasonsMay 01, 2016 7:18 am - While selecting perennials for beds and borders, choose plants that nourish bees and butterflies. Pollinators are responsible for the majority of pollination of flowerin...
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New shovels will not give you your gardening 'edge'May 01, 2016 7:12 am - Use an electric hand grinder to sharpen your spades. New spades do not come with a sharp edge and keeping the spades sharp will make gardening much easier. Try to keep t...
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Take care to ensure the return of your tulipsMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What can I do to ensure my tulips come back next year? A. Many a gardener anxiously awaits the arrival of spring, and the bloom of the tulip. If you're like me, a spr...