Articles filed under Gardening
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Showy amaryllis makes a perfect Valentine's plant or giftFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Easter has lilies. Thanksgiving has gourds. Christmas has poinsettias. And Valentine's Day should have amaryllis. For the uninitiated, amaryllises are big bulbs that can...
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Enjoy this flowering houseplant as snow falls outsideFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Kalanchoes are small bright flowering plants that are commercially propagated so their bloom coincides with the colder months. They have a wide range of flower colors, i...
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Illinois Extension: Trim trees, shrubs in the dormant season for stronger, healthier plantsFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Throughout the growing season, gardeners and arborists talk about the benefits of pruning woody ornamentals while they are dormant, and that time is almost here. "Prunin...
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Learn about native plants for small gardens at West Chicago Garden Club meeting Feb. 24Feb 08, 2022 10:00 pm - The West Chicago Garden Club invites you to attend the February meeting with a program on "Gardening with Native Plants Through the Seasons." The speaker will be Denise ...
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Spring comes early with Glenbard South Boosters' 29th annual Floral Symphony March 9Feb 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Join the Glenbard South Boosters for the 29th annual Floral Symphony on Wednesday, March 9. For 29 years, this event has dazzled countless garden clubs, community group...
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Pruning back shrubs and trees gets you out in the yardFeb 06, 2022 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be rejuvenated with heavy pruning this month and continuing until new growth begins...
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Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in styleJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there's a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not. There's also a v...
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How to attract birds to your yard in winterJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area, their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some bird...
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Elmhurst resident to present at PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape ExpoJan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - The upcoming PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape Expo will feature a session led by an area resident. Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh of Elmhurst will present a stage demonstration ...
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Learn about native plants for your landscapeJan 25, 2022 12:00 am - Prairie, woodland and wetland plants are the topic Feb. 1, at the Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter meeting being held at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian ...