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Gardening
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Backyard plants the focus of next Green Drinks in LibertyvilleSep 4, 2019 4:32 PM - "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Backyard Plants of the North Shore" is the topic of a Green Drinks presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at O'Toole's Libertyville.
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Openlands' online plant saleSep 3, 2019 5:40 PM - Orders for Openlands' online fall native tree and plant sale are being accepted through Sept. 30.
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Libertyville tree replanting programSep 3, 2019 5:39 PM - Orders are being accepted until Friday, Sept. 6, for Libertyville's 50/50 parkway tree replanting program.
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Wasps, hornets are beneficial pollinators
Sep 1, 2019 7:00 AM - Populations of yellow jackets (yellow-bodied social wasps) build up in summer. They are particularly attracted to sweet things like soda. Practicing good sanitation is the best way to minimize pest problems. -
Give your containers a fall makeoverSep 1, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. I am tired of looking at my petunias and geraniums in my summer containers. What should I plant for a nice fall look?
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New 're-bloomer' varieties extend the flowering season
Sep 1, 2019 7:00 AM - The ornamental plant industry is defined by a race to develop and trademark plants that keep on blooming beyond their natural moment in the growing year. "It's what we are all striving for in every genus," said Jonathan Pedersen, vice president of sales and business development at Monrovia Nursery, a major wholesale grower. -
Plant autumn crocus now for fall color
Sep 1, 2019 7:00 AM - Planting most bulbs requires patience … a lot of patience. We plant them in the fall and then must wait until spring to enjoy the benefits of our labor. Colchicums are the exception -- perfect for gardeners who need a faster payoff. -
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts family-friendly 'Bug Bonanza' event in Woodstock
Aug 29, 2019 9:38 PM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a "Bug Bonanza" at Yonder Prairie in Woodstock on Friday, Sept. 6. -
Healthy West Chicago scores visits from two national organizations
Aug 27, 2019 6:26 PM - The success of Healthy West Chicago, the community collaborative supported by city leadership that is committed to strengthening the health of West Chicago in the areas of nutrition and movement, has caught the attention of national organizations like America in Bloom and the National Forum for Stroke and Heart Disease Prevention. -
Land Conservancy kicks off fundraising challenge to raise $15,000 for Wolf Oak Woods
Aug 28, 2019 9:26 PM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has announced a campaign to raise funds to make the final mortgage payment on Wolf Oak Wood near Woodstock.
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