Articles filed under Gardening
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St. Charles Park District earns award for natural land preservationOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - While it's the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Cha...
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American Horticultural Society faces an uncertain futureOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - On paper at least, the American Horticultural Society, founded in 1922, should be poised to move into its second century as a major player in the green world, an organiz...
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Protect fall containers from season's first frostOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city. Tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering the...
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Plant an oak tree in a pot to take home Oct. 18 at Creek Bend Nature CenterOct 08, 2020 11:00 pm - Decorate a pot and plant your own oak tree during the "Acorn-to-Oaks Planting Workshop," offered by Forest Preserve District of Kane County. The mightiest oaks start wit...
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Unsolicited seed from overseas scares legitimate growersOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - If you've ever wondered where those vegetable seeds you sow come from, the answer of late seems to be in mysterious little packages from somewhere in China. You may have...
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Newer trees need care in autumn monthsOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - Gardens are starting to dry out again after the recent rains, so you should provide supplemental water as needed to new plants installed this year and during the last tw...
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After leaves fall, you can still enjoy autumn colorOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - It won't be long before Jack Frost visits your garden, pilfering the color from blooms from most annuals. Instead of surrendering the color in your garden to Mr. Frost, ...
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Best time to plant a tree? Probably nowOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do to help the planet, and these days it's gotten easier. There's a better understanding now of what trees need, includ...
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Facts and folklore about marshy cattailsOct 02, 2020 6:00 am - When it comes to cattails, I thought I had the subject pretty well covered. I had led many field trips to cattail marshes and conducted wetland seminars on the subject. ...
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Buy mums with flower buds that are just about to openSep 27, 2020 7:00 am - Autumn is a good time to core aerate your lawn to reduce soil compaction and thatch if you did not aerate in spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most residen...