Articles filed under Gardening
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Pre-order native plants for May 7 pickup at McDonald Farm in NapervilleMar 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Homeowners can beautify their yards by planting native plants available from the McDonald Farm Plant Sale offered by The Conservation Foundation, The Green Earth Institu...
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Fremont Township seeks garden volunteersMar 23, 2016 1:00 am - The Fremont Township Community Garden, which provides produce for low-income seniors and food pantry clients, is looking for volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteerin...
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Learn how to plant a garden, save on groceries April 2Mar 21, 2016 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Public Library will present "Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden" at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in the Huntley Meeting Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Univers...
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Dormant oil spray can be very effective to control magnolia scaleMar 20, 2016 7:23 am - March is a good month to control insects such as magnolia scale with an application of dormant oil. Dormant oils can be very effective with minimal impact on the environ...
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A new class of annuals will impress you in 2016Mar 20, 2016 7:17 am - Gardeners returning to garden centers in spring are like students returning to school in the fall, anxious to rekindle old friendships and excited to make new friends. G...
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Living Christmas trees should be planted before springMar 20, 2016 1:01 am - Q. With the birth of our first grandson last week, my wife thinks it would be nice to plant a live Christmas tree next year as a memory of his first Christmas. Our lot i...
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St. Charles free seed library offers 400 varietiesMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - The seed library that sprouted last year at the St. Charles Public Library continues to grow and blossom, pardon the puns. In a chest atop a counter near the information...
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Warm winter month forces flower bulbs into actionMar 13, 2016 7:27 am - During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage. The Chicago Botani...
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Easy steps to grow your own tomatoes from seedsMar 13, 2016 7:24 am - Planting tomatoes from seed has some advantages. There is a larger selection of varieties, seeds are considerably less expensive than plants and it is very rewarding to ...
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Find spring now at the Chicago Flower & Garden ShowMar 13, 2016 7:23 am - Most gardeners are ready to get a jump-start on the joy of spring, with its vibrant florals, their sweet scents, and the soothing sounds of flowing garden fountains. And...