Articles filed under Gardening
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It's time to reserve your community garden plot in LibertyvilleMar 15, 2021 1:00 am - The Libertyville community gardens will be open for the 2021 growing season on the grounds of The Chapel, 1200 American Way. Visit libertyville.com or call the village ...
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You can be your own source of houseplantsMar 14, 2021 7:00 am - Propagate houseplants. Softwood cuttings, leaf cuttings, air-layering, cane cuttings or division may all be done in spring. • Be sure to keep watering any evergreens tha...
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U of I Extension to host McHenry County Gardenfest April 10Mar 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Earn your green thumb while in pajamas at the virtual 2021 McHenry County Gardenfest, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, via Zoom. You will learn about n...
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West Chicago featured in DuPage Monarch Project video on conservationMar 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Last summer, West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda contributed to a video produced by the DuPage Monarch Project, which was recently released. In the video, Mayor Pineda speak...
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West Chicago hosts annual rain barrel saleMar 09, 2021 10:00 pm - If you don't have a rain barrel in your yard, or you'd like a second one, now is the time to get it. The West Chicago Environmental Commission spearheads the annual Rai...
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DuPage native plant sale returnsMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District's Native Plant Sale returns with online and phone sales beginning Monday, March 15. There is a five-plant minimum with advance orders...
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Order your spring plant from CFC nowMar 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Online ordering for Citizens for Conservation's 25th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale will be available through April 18 on CFC's website, www.citizensforconserv...
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Houseplants will soon show new growthMar 07, 2021 6:00 am - Fertilize houseplants as they begin new growth. Try low dosages of organic fertilizers or a very dilute, balanced granular fertilizer, rather than stronger formulas at t...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Native Plant Gardening Webinars this springMar 04, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a variety webinars in March and April that cover native plant, gardening and nature topics. Each webinar is $5 or free....
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Glenview Gardeners celebrate 30th anniversaryMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - When the pandemic hit last year, many people turned to gardening to fill their time at home. But for some people, gardening is their passion. They are members of the Gle...