Articles filed under Gardening
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Virtual program March 3 on invasive jumping wormFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - An online program about the invasive jumping worm in Illinois will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Chris Evans, forestry and research specialist with the...
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How to keep your Valentine's Day flowers vibrantFeb 13, 2021 6:00 am - To keep Valentine's Day cut flowers fresh, protect them from freezing outdoor temperatures as you bring them home. Place them in room-temperature water as soon as possib...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County launches Conservation Leader Internship ProgramFeb 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is launching its Conservation Leader Internship Program in the summer. The program is designed to be a hands-on learning experien...
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West Chicago company sows the seeds for a bumper crop of gardenersFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - Still in the throes of the deadly coronavirus and the pain of pandemic restrictions, we gaze across the bleak, snow-covered tundra of suburbia and imagine what spring mi...
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Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through natureFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of ...
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Pruning overgrown shrubs best done when they're dormantFeb 06, 2021 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be aggressively pruned this and next month to rejuvenate them. Start by removing al...
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Lotusland project revitalizes the Japanese GardenFeb 06, 2021 6:00 am - MONTECITO, Calif. - The botanical gardens at Lotusland, near Santa Barbara, California, offer a meditative retreat outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak. Consider the...
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Virtual gardening series begins Feb. 10Feb 05, 2021 12:00 am - The 2021 Garden Learning Series will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month beginning Feb. 10. The first in the series to be held virtually will f...
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Learn how to make your backyard a wildlife destinationFeb 01, 2021 10:00 pm - The Northern Kane County Wild Ones and Gail Borden Library are presenting a series of virtual discussions and programs based on the book "Nature's Best Hope, A New Appro...
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Herbs, houseplants and seedings benefit from added lightJan 31, 2021 6:00 am - Herbs growing on windowsills, as well as smaller houseplants, can benefit from spending a few months under artificial lights to supplement diminished natural sunlight. H...