Articles filed under Gardening
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Using native plants year roundAug 02, 2019 1:00 am - Landscape designer Denise Sandoval will discuss the year-round use of native plants to create color and interest at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Fremont Public Library, 11...
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition to host Monarch Fair for families Aug. 11Aug 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Monarch butterfly populations have declined precipitously in recent years. Now Mexico, Canada and the United States are collaborating on a North American strategy to co...
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...
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Volunteer Master Gardeners lend expertise for Libertyville flood controlJul 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Tucked behind Winchester House, off Winchester Road in front of the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville, is a subtle environmental hero — a rain garden f...
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Benevolent or fearsome? Yellowjackets can be bothJul 24, 2019 7:00 am - Yellowjackets play a supportive role in gardening but can be dangerous around families and pets. People sensitive to bee venom should be especially careful from August t...
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Insect update: Good news for monarch butterflies, bad news for us on gypsy moths, Japanese beetlesJul 24, 2019 5:30 am - Doug Taron expresses the kind of cautious optimism you would expect from a conservationist who tracks a vulnerable, majestic creature. So while he's not exactly uncorkin...
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Get your orders in to stock your fish pondJul 23, 2019 11:00 pm - Need fish for your pond? If you have a new pond or an old pond in need of restocking, you can order your fish from. Included in the sale are channel catfish, largemouth ...
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Wild Ones to take tours of two private gardens July 27Jul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 27, join Wild Ones of Northern Kane County for tours of two private gardens in St. Charles beginning at 9:45 a.m. Attendees will meet at Davis Richmon...
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Take steps to protect swallowtail butterfly populationJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - Q. How can I support the swallowtail butterfly population? It's great to see the monarchs but I would like to have another variety in my yard. A. Swallowtail butterflies...
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Keep an eye out to catch common tomato problems earlyJul 21, 2019 7:00 am - By now you are enjoying the fresh, homegrown taste of tomatoes. To continue savoring them all summer, be on the lookout for common diseases or other problems. Caught ear...