Articles filed under Gardening
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Pest problems go away with some elbow greaseDec 29, 2019 5:00 am - If you have a home greenhouse or a greenhouse window, clear it out and wash all of the pots, trays, shelves and benches. Cleaning your greenhouse thoroughly will reduce ...
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Bring spring indoors early - very early - by forcing bulbsDec 28, 2019 6:20 am - Daffodils sitting on a windowsill against a backdrop of white snow make a fragrant and pretty midwinter scene. This picture, with bulbs "forced" for early bloom, takes p...
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When temperatures dip, spend indoor time with your houseplantsDec 22, 2019 6:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase because of short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures, unless you are growing them ...
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'Tis the season for holiday plantsDec 14, 2019 6:00 am - Holiday plants add a special touch to homes and are ideal hostess gifts. Poinsettias are on many shopping lists, but some folks are hesitant to purchase some of the othe...
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Check for falling needles when buying a Christmas treeDec 12, 2019 10:00 pm - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small amount of ne...
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University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners honor volunteers at annual banquetDec 12, 2019 10:00 pm - More than 100 attendees of the McHenry County University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners' annual recognition banquet in Huntley recently honored the volunteers' a...
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Gardens seem to have lost their fragrance. We can fix that.Dec 08, 2019 6:00 am - One of the delights of the autumn garden is to sit beside a sheltering hedge of the evergreen osmanthus, a holly look-alike that late in the year produces tiny white blo...
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Gift ideas for the gardeners on your shopping listDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - The holidays are right around the corner, and if there are gardeners on your shopping list, here are some suggestions to make their Christmas wishes come true. Every ga...
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Mulching your flower beds may require a math lessonDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - The rainy and snowy weather over the last few weeks may have delayed your fall cleanup work. I typically do not mulch established perennial borders but leave the perenni...
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New West Dundee boutique 'a support group for plant parenthood'Dec 05, 2019 12:00 am - Even on the gloomiest of days, there's something about a house full of greenery that reminds Laura Triphahn of sunshine. The West Dundee resident has amassed a collectio...