Articles filed under Gardening
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Midwest Pond & Koi Society's annual tour returns in JulyJun 03, 2021 11:00 pm - For the 31st year, the Midwest Pond & Koi Society invites you to visit member's gardens and ponds. They are opening their backyards to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. S...
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Lisle gardeners open up their little slices of heaven for return of annual walkMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Lisle gardeners open up their little slices of heaven for return of annual walk
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It's the busy season for gardenersMay 30, 2021 7:00 am - Go ahead and plant your warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. • Prune back any unshapely growth on your shrubs to improve their appearance and ...
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Hickory Knolls Discovery Center hosts Native Plant Sale June 5May 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Are you ready to start planning your spring lawn and garden projects? Consider adding native plants to your landscape and bring nature to your own backyard. Native plant...
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What's in a name? Non-native species not the same as invasivesMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - "Invasive species" is an environmental buzzword right now and for good reason. The estimated price tag of managing the damages caused by invasive species such as the eme...
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Plan your garden to reduce risk of pestsMay 23, 2021 7:00 am - Rotate the crops in your vegetable garden to control pest problems. This is the easiest way to practice organic, integrated pest management gardening. Many insects and d...
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Tour nine creative gardens during McHenry County walkMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners for Garden Walk 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10, starting at the outdoor Demonstra...
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Lake in the Hills Rotary Club starting up local pollinator gardensMay 18, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 22, the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills will plant its inaugural pollinator garden. Pollinators around the world have been in steep decline for many re...
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Pottawatomie Garden Club to host 2021 Garden Walk June 26May 18, 2021 11:00 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will be hosting its biennial garden walk on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Five lovely gardens on St. Charles' east side will be ...
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TLC's Irish Oaks Savanna in Harvard is dedicated as an Illinois Nature PreserveMay 16, 2021 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County announced that Irish Oaks Savanna, a 40-acre preserve in Hartland Township, was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve by the Il...