Articles filed under Gardening
-
Extension to start 'Gardening in the Air' virtual lecture series Jan. 30Jan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - Sign up for "Gardening in the Air," a virtual 18-session series, on Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State Universit...
-
Naperville Park District receives Monarch AwardJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - On Jan. 19, Naperville Park District was one of two agencies to be recognized by the DuPage Monarch Project for its commitment to protect the monarch butterfly. Napervi...
-
Check houseplants for pestsJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Carefully inspect them for pe...
-
Lombard Garden Club offers $1,000 college scholarshipJan 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 college scholarship. The club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2021 Lombard resident who is a...
-
You can force bulbs to bloom indoors over winterJan 10, 2021 6:00 am - Paperwhite narcissus require a cage or a ring of raffia tied around them to keep them from flopping as they grow. If they were purchased as bulbs, you can grow them in a...
-
Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers a variety of youth service opportunities. While most volunteers are over the age of 21, there are options for teens and youth to con...
-
Christmas trees can be repurposedJan 03, 2021 6:00 am - After Christmas, move your live cut tree outside and redecorated it for the birds. Anchor the tree in a bucket full of damp sand or tie it to a fence or tree. Add string...
-
Houseplants deserve a bit more respectDec 27, 2020 6:00 am - The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even ...
-
How to protect plants over the winterDec 27, 2020 5:00 am - Monitor your garden for animal damage during the winter and install protection as needed. Look for gnawed bark at the base of trees and shrubs. Rabbits can cause consid...
-
Gardening doesn't end as the snow arrivesDec 20, 2020 6:00 am - Pot up new amaryllis bulbs in wide, squat containers using a soilless growing medium. Allow the "shoulders" of the bulb to remain above medium; water well once and then ...