Articles filed under Gardening
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Living Christmas trees should be planted before springMar 20, 2016 1:01 am - Q. With the birth of our first grandson last week, my wife thinks it would be nice to plant a live Christmas tree next year as a memory of his first Christmas. Our lot i...
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St. Charles free seed library offers 400 varietiesMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - The seed library that sprouted last year at the St. Charles Public Library continues to grow and blossom, pardon the puns. In a chest atop a counter near the information...
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Warm winter month forces flower bulbs into actionMar 13, 2016 7:27 am - During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage. The Chicago Botani...
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Easy steps to grow your own tomatoes from seedsMar 13, 2016 7:24 am - Planting tomatoes from seed has some advantages. There is a larger selection of varieties, seeds are considerably less expensive than plants and it is very rewarding to ...
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Find spring now at the Chicago Flower & Garden ShowMar 13, 2016 7:23 am - Most gardeners are ready to get a jump-start on the joy of spring, with its vibrant florals, their sweet scents, and the soothing sounds of flowing garden fountains. And...
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Sunday picks: Bulls Fan Fest, Aries SpearsMar 13, 2016 7:12 am - Seeing red Meet up with past Chicago Bulls players, Benny the Bull, members of the Luvabulls and more at the free Bulls Fan Fest on Sunday at the Sears Centre Arena...
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Weekend picks: Dervish plays Fermilab's arts seriesMar 12, 2016 5:53 am - Whirling Dervish For 27 years, Dervish has been trotting the music of Ireland out to all corners of the globe. Through the years, these lifelong friends have grown ...
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Are last season's saved seeds still viable? Test them.Mar 11, 2016 4:54 am - If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Much depend...
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Weekend picks: 'Disney Live!' enchants the Rosemont TheatreMar 11, 2016 4:03 am - Mouse house Meet up with characters from films like "Aladdin," "Toy Story 2" and more when "Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic" plays seven shows thi...
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Weekend picks: Join the 'Women of Country' at the GeneseeMar 09, 2016 4:00 am - Women of Country Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland headlines Country Music Television's “2016 Women of Country Tour” featuring Brandy Clark, Lindsey Ell and Tara Thompson on...