Articles filed under Gardening
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Greenhouse owners should do a thorough annual cleaningJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - If you have a greenhouse at home, clear it out and wash all of the pots, trays and benches. Cleaning your greenhouse thoroughly will reduce pest problems in the coming y...
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In primeval moss, a gamut of greensJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - Recently I cradled a brown, wizened and lifeless stem of a plant in my hand and waited for Linda Davis. She arrived bearing a water dropper and some words of advice: Hav...
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DuPage County Master Gardener volunteers log hours of serviceJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - University of Illinois Extension of DuPage County recognized its Master Gardeners with the 27th annual Master Gardener Celebration in November. The volunteer group has ...
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Algonquin Garden Club makes donation to food pantryJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club has made a $500 financial donation to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Food Pantry on Pyott Road in support of their efforts to provide nutritio...
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Search for wildlife and learn about restoration efforts at a free guided nature walkJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring. Learn about the efforts underway to improve the natural features, while also...
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Aurora Public Library offers 'Seed Swap' Jan. 26Jan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Does this cold weather make you wish it was spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can't change the weather, but we can help you prepare for spring (and mak...
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How tree services can protect your propertyJan 13, 2019 10:00 am - Cold weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winte...
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Time to check your seed stash and plan spring orderJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - It is a good idea to check on the seeds you have saved and stored from last year's garden. Discard anything that is damp, diseased or moldy, and then determine what you ...
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How to maintain your koi pond in winterJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We put in a garden pond this last fall. Do we need to do anything special for the fish in it during the winter? A. If you have Japanese koi, or other goldfish, a few ...
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Herbs can satisfy your gardening needs in winterJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Though the outdoor gardening season may be over, except for pruning and monitoring for animal damage, you can still garden inside by trying to grow herbs. Sow seeds of p...