Articles filed under Gardening
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Sunday picks: Bulls Fan Fest, Aries SpearsMar 13, 2016 7:12 am - Seeing red Meet up with past Chicago Bulls players, Benny the Bull, members of the Luvabulls and more at the free Bulls Fan Fest on Sunday at the Sears Centre Arena...
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Weekend picks: Dervish plays Fermilab's arts seriesMar 12, 2016 5:53 am - Whirling Dervish For 27 years, Dervish has been trotting the music of Ireland out to all corners of the globe. Through the years, these lifelong friends have grown ...
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Are last season's saved seeds still viable? Test them.Mar 11, 2016 4:54 am - If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Much depend...
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Weekend picks: 'Disney Live!' enchants the Rosemont TheatreMar 11, 2016 4:03 am - Mouse house Meet up with characters from films like "Aladdin," "Toy Story 2" and more when "Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic" plays seven shows thi...
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Weekend picks: Join the 'Women of Country' at the GeneseeMar 09, 2016 4:00 am - Women of Country Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland headlines Country Music Television's “2016 Women of Country Tour” featuring Brandy Clark, Lindsey Ell and Tara Thompson on...
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Lenten roses delightfully appear below the tree canopyMar 06, 2016 10:00 pm - The blooms of Lenten roses are a welcome sign of spring, flowering at a time when color is craved in the landscape. Their flowers range in color from near black, deep pu...
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Trim shrubs now to keep them proper sizeMar 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Heavy pruning of overgrown, deciduous woody shrubs can be done this month and next to rejuvenate them. Start by removing...
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Take notes to improve your harvest every yearMar 06, 2016 12:01 am - Q. For the first time last year, we planted a vegetable garden. Some things went well and others not so much. How can we improve the garden next year? A. This is a great...
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Peak bloom for D.C. cherry trees predicted March 31 to April 3Mar 03, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - The National Park Service is predicting the peak bloom for Washington's cherry blossom trees between March 31 and April 3. Organizers of the National Cherry...
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How to extend the beauty of cut flowersMar 03, 2016 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. Protect the cut flowers from exposure to freezing temperatures outside. With a sharp...