Articles filed under Gardening
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Land Conservancy of McHenry County offers workshops for people with oak treesAug 08, 2019 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a series of classes in August and September designed to teach landowners about their oak ecosystems and how to care for...
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DuPage Friends of Extension to host 'Brunch at Cantigny' Aug. 17 to support local community programsAug 07, 2019 11:00 pm - Join the DuPage Friends of Extension on Saturday, Aug. 17, for its "Brunch at Cantigny" fundraising event. Stroll through the museum gardens and enjoy a delicious meal ...
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Summer flowers in bloom at Healing Gardens in St. Charles Aug. 11Aug 06, 2019 11:00 pm - Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Stone Hill Farm, on Dean Street, west of R...
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How to keep the flower garden looking greatAug 04, 2019 7:00 am - Continue to groom your perennials and annuals by removing yellowing foliage and spent flowers. Make note of perennials that have flopped and need staking so that a suppo...
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Many varieties of ferns grow in Midwest shade gardensAug 04, 2019 7:00 am - Most of the 12,000 species of ferns on the planet are found growing in tropical rainforests. While gardens in the Midwest do not offer the same cultural conditions as a ...
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How to remove invasive buckthornAug 04, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I heard buckthorn is an invasive plant. I want to remove it from my yard, but then what do I do with it? I don't want the seeds to germinate. A. Buckthorn is a native...
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Ground covers fix your yard's flawsAug 02, 2019 6:00 am - The flaws in your landscaping are probably brutally clear to you each spring. The snow finally stops covering the places where your lawn is thin and miserable, for insta...
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Using native plants year roundAug 02, 2019 1:00 am - Landscape designer Denise Sandoval will discuss the year-round use of native plants to create color and interest at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Fremont Public Library, 11...
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition to host Monarch Fair for families Aug. 11Aug 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Monarch butterfly populations have declined precipitously in recent years. Now Mexico, Canada and the United States are collaborating on a North American strategy to co...
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...