Articles filed under Gardening
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These outdoor plants are toxic to household petsAug 05, 2025 4:11 pm - For those with dogs and cats that will spend time outdoors, it's best to be aware of these potentially toxic plants.
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Order bulbs now for fall planting, spring flowersAug 05, 2025 1:30 pm - August is a good time to plan for and order spring-flowering bulbs for your garden.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families on Aug. 10Jul 30, 2025 11:37 pm - Enjoy butterfly exhibits, kids' activities, vendor booths, and live music at the beach during the 10th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 3-9Jul 29, 2025 8:11 pm - Upcoming garden club meetings, events, and shows in the suburbs, covering topics such as flower arranging, bonsai, heirloom gardening, and more.
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5 common tomato problems and how to solve themJul 29, 2025 8:05 pm - Tomatoes are the quintessential summer garden crop, but they’re not always simple to grow.
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Let kids create their own garden, and other tips for instilling a love for growing thingsJul 29, 2025 7:57 pm - Giving children ownership of small garden plots makes them more engaged. They learn responsibility from watering and weeding.
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Tips to tend a garden in late summerJul 29, 2025 11:27 am - There's plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer. Here are some tips on important tasks.
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Knox Garden Walk yields $5K for Northern Illinois Food BankJul 23, 2025 9:13 pm - Over 300 people toured gardens in Naperville during Knox Presbyterian's event, raising $5,000 to supply food pantries across 11 counties.
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Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the gardenJul 22, 2025 3:02 pm - Here are seven native annual plants to grow for a sustainable, wildlife-friendly garden.
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Bringing the outdoors in: Tips for creating a floral displayJul 22, 2025 1:05 pm - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for an indoor display.