Articles filed under Gardening
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Fill your containers with greens for the winterDec 11, 2015 5:00 am - It's time to clean out the mums and other fall annuals from hanging baskets and pots. Instead of leaving them bleak and dreary until your garden center offers pansies in...
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It's time to winterize your garden, toolsDec 11, 2015 5:00 am - Some winterizing tips to get you through the cold season: • Winterize your hybrid roses after there have been two to three hard freezes (temperatures in the teens), whic...
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U of I Extension honors Kane Master GardenersDec 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Volunteers have given 3,500 hours of service to communities in 2015
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Try planting bulbs in containersDec 04, 2015 5:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs. Keep the containers...
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Wee veggies: Giving thanks for small blessingsDec 04, 2015 5:00 am - My Brussels sprouts are looking underdeveloped, to say the least. They're slow to size up this year, as are those of several neighbors, even the farmer down the road. ...
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Five houseplants anyone can growNov 15, 2015 6:17 am - I have a green thumb. In fact, I have two of them. I love plants and enjoy the challenge of growing new trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals every year. Most new acquis...
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Plant bulbs in containers to get a start on springNov 15, 2015 6:10 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs. Keep the containers...
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Portraits capture heirlooms worth preservingNov 13, 2015 4:45 am - Through the centuries, plant-minded painters and photographers have explored the beauty of fragrant roses, exotic orchids and luscious fruit. In this lineup, the garden ...
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Prepare the ground under your steppingstones to prevent cracksNov 12, 2015 5:00 am - Install steppingstones in garden beds where you frequently need to walk. The stones come in a wide variety of materials, and choose a style that complements your house, ...
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The hidden world of exhibition chrysanthemumsNov 10, 2015 5:00 am - The chrysanthemum might be the floral finale of the season, but the gardener has to work hard to make this flower rise to the occasion. Even the most skilled use of form...