Articles filed under Gardening
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Growing fennel can be a tightrope actMar 03, 2015 5:01 am - When something goes wrong in the garden, it's wise to ask why. When something goes unexpectedly right, the same question is in order. Take bulb fennel, also called Flore...
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Company nurtures old varieties, new gardenersMar 03, 2015 5:00 am - Winter has been long, cold and, for many of us, the party guest who doesn't know when to vamoose. But the Ice Man Goeth, and sooner than you think. I found proof of this...
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Apple expert shares tips on growing treesMar 01, 2015 12:00 am - Warm weather and planting season might seem like a pipe dream as we come out of one of the coldest Februarys in history, but green thumbs were thinking spring Sunday at ...
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Plan now for bird-friendly habitat all yearFeb 26, 2015 4:00 am - Winter is a good time to plan to make your garden bird-friendly all year long. It takes more than feeders, birdhouses, a birdbath and some flowers. Birds need a complete...
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Timing is perfect for starting seeds indoors for annualsFeb 24, 2015 5:00 am - It's not too soon to begin growing seeds of annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas, snapdragons and lobelia. While garden centers will offer many...
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Streamwood taking orders for parkways trees until Feb. 27Feb 24, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Streamwood is offering residents a discount on parkway trees that will be planted for the spring season. Eight species are available, starting at $120. T...
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Finding beauty in the cold light of dayFeb 21, 2015 6:00 am - For restless gardeners, the next four weeks offer a window for sowing spring peas. Common garden peas, snow peas, snap peas - all will take to the frigid soil like duckl...
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How to keep those cut flowers looking their bestFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. With a sharp knife or pruners, make an angled cut at least 1 inch from the end of ea...
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Bartlett taking orders for replacement treesFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Bartlett is taking orders on a first-come, first-served basis for new trees that will replace those removed because of the destructive emerald ash borer. ...
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Yesterday's seeds ... and tomorrow's cropsFeb 14, 2015 6:00 am - The days are lengthening, and gardeners are getting twitchy. My green-fingered friends are doing a lot of plant planning and seed ordering while trying hard not to start...