Articles filed under Gardening
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Try something new with uncommonly delicious (and ugly) fruitNov 22, 2019 6:00 am - As I savor one of my just-picked American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana), I'm reminded how this fruit — and a few other delectable fruits — would never sell. Why not?...
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Healing garden in Hoffman Estates continues to grow thanks to volunteersNov 19, 2019 5:00 am - Healing garden in Hoffman Estates continues to grow thanks to volunteers
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Better to think of snowy plants than snowy daysNov 17, 2019 6:00 am - Snow came earlier than ever before this year, forcing gardeners indoors for a winter hiatus. We try to remember the good things about snow — its insulating properties, t...
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With holidays arriving, now is the time to build winter containersNov 17, 2019 6:00 am - Remove frostbitten plants from containers and hanging baskets and replace them with evergreen boughs, branches with colorful berries and interesting seed heads from pere...
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McHenry County 4-H kids have been busy as beesNov 11, 2019 10:00 pm - The McHenry County 4-H kids have been busy as bees, especially because they had to "tuck in" their beehives for the winter. Just before the cold weather set in, the McHe...
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Care to grow flowers indoors this winter?Nov 09, 2019 6:00 am - Certain bulbs — such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses — are excellent for forcing in pots in the greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 w...
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Learn about grassland bird conservation at Friends of Hackmatack annual meetingNov 06, 2019 10:00 pm - Jim Herkert, executive director of the Illinois Audubon Society, will be the featured speaker at the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge's annual meeting on T...
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Invasive buckthorn trees grow rapidlyNov 03, 2019 7:00 am - Buckthorn is an invasive tree and common weed in Chicago-area gardens. It tends to hold green leaves later than other deciduous trees and shrubs in fall so it is easy to...
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How to overwinter your dahlia plantsNov 03, 2019 5:00 am - Q: What should be done with dahlias before the winter weather arrives? A: When I first saw this question, I was kind of bummed. Most years I plant dahlias but this year ...
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Prioritize garden chores when time is short, skies are grayNov 02, 2019 7:00 am - As the days grow shorter and shorter, the time we gardeners have to accomplish all the tasks to prepare our gardens for winter and to help them wake up healthy and happy...