Articles filed under Gardening
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Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplantsJan 28, 2023 6:00 am - When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I've been compared to "Aunt Bonnie" from the Geico commercial "Aunt Infestation." In it, a ...
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Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers scholarshipJan 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township is offering up to a $2,000 scholarship for the 2023-24 school year. The students that are applying for this scholarship shou...
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Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?Jan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the ...
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Warm winter can cause plants to bloom earlyJan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Recent warm weather has resulted in some plants, such as iris, showing some green growth, with some buds swelling on trees and shrubs. Extended periods of warm weather i...
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Roselle Park District Garden Club taking scholarship applicationsJan 15, 2023 10:00 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is dedicated to educating members about gardening, as well as promoting the preservation of native plants, trees, and flowers. The...
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Colors can create a desired effect in your gardenJan 14, 2023 5:00 am - Color is a common design element to consider in the home garden as you plan for the 2023 growing season. Complementary colors such as orange and blue are opposite each ...
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Learn how plants can boost well-being at MCC's speaker seriesJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Examine the special connection between humans and plants during McHenry County College's latest "Experts Insights" educational speaker series "Plants, The Forest, and Y...
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Virtual series to explore the world 'Under Our Feet'Jan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - As part of the Start in Your Yard initiative, the Wild Ones of Greater Kane County, Gail Borden Library and the Elgin Sustainability Commission are hosting the four-part...
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Hunters, meat processors, and food pantries aim to solve hungerJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein - venison - is making its way from the field ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener Club to host program on aging Batavia dam Jan. 17Jan 05, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Batavia City Council member Abby Beck, who is an environmentalist on staff with ...