Articles filed under Gardening
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Take a free tour of backyard paradises this summerJun 12, 2018 11:00 pm - Take time out of your Saturday routines this summer for a mini-vacation from the ordinary by enjoying an extraordinary free tour of stunning backyard oases with beautifu...
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Community garden now home to farmers market in Fox LakeJun 12, 2018 1:00 am - The Fox Lake Community Garden now is the home of the Fox Lake Farmers Market. "We're really excited to use this new setting. This is our community garden green. I think...
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Coleus adds color to containersJun 10, 2018 7:00 am - When shopping for plants to fill containers, geraniums, marigolds, New Guinea impatiens, petunias, salvia, zinnias and other flowering annuals quickly fill our carts. Th...
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Lilacs need sunlight to bloom properlyJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A relative gave me a small lilac bush several years ago. Although it has been growing nicely, it produces leaves and no flowers. Each year I am disappointed when ther...
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Let those indoor plants gradually soak up some sunJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 40 degrees. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to...
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Extension to offer free pressure canner testing June 12Jun 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Canning allows you to capture a bounty of fruits, vegetables, and meals to enjoy year-round. Home food preservation is science based, and it is important for equipment t...
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Algonquin Garden Club plant sale a successJun 03, 2018 11:00 pm - Although the weather was in the 40s, damp with a threat of rain, the Algonquin Garden Club had a wonderful showing for its annual spring plant sale Saturday, May 12, at ...
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Color the landscape with clematisJun 03, 2018 7:00 am - Clematis are easy to grow. Plant them in soil that has been amended with organic matter in an area with their preferred light conditions, and clematis will show off thei...
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How to attract a wider range of birdsJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Q: This year I noticed many spring migrant birds in my neighbors' yards. What can I plant this year to attract May migrant birds to my yard next year such as warblers, t...
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Time to plant your trees, flowers and vegetablesJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Many trees are planted too deeply. To determine the proper planting depth for your new tree, locate the trunk flare — the place where the trunk widens at ground level. I...