Articles filed under Gardening
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Spring bulbs are starting to pop up foliage, flowersMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - Daffodils and other bulbs are starting to grow at the Chicago Botanic Garden — be careful when you start cutting back perennials in your garden to avoid damaging the bul...
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Peas are first garden vegetables to go in the groundMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - Peas thrive in the cool, damp weather that spring provides. As soon as the soil temperature is between 40 and 45 degrees and it is dry enough, so it doesn't clump or sti...
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Over-application of ice melts can damage your spring yardMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - The season for using ice melts is winding down, and I have observed many cases of over applying them over the last month. Applying the right amount will reduce the negat...
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Bursts of blue are welcome, whatever the seasonMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - Classic Blue has been named the color of the year for 2020 by the Pantone Color Institute. Described as a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk, Pantone believes this col...
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Learn more about preserving your harvest with Bloomingdale Garden Club March 17Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will welcome food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster on Tuesday, March 17, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in Blo...
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Get closer to nature in 'Start In Your Yard' April 4Mar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Did you know that you can help mitigate climate change by doing things in your very own backyard? On Saturday, April 4, join author-speaker-professor-entomologist Dr. Do...
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Tackle these tasks to ensure a better-looking yard this summerMar 01, 2020 6:00 am - We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes in...
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Birds may be finding ample food sources this winterMar 01, 2020 5:00 am - You may be seeing fewer birds at your feeder because of the mild winter so far. During mild winters like this one, it is not unusual for birds to go off looking for natu...
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New perennials to excite you for the upcoming seasonFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Even though we are well aware we could still experience winterlike weather in the next month, longer and warmer days tempt us to dream about our gardens. I can't wait to...
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Thanks to plant breeders, camellia moves farther northFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Remind me not to plant camellias. Not that camellias (Camellia japonica) aren't wonderful plants, with their elegant, sometimes fragrant, blossoms and ...