Articles filed under Gardening
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Summer drought may still be affecting some plantsOct 06, 2012 4:00 am - As the weather cools down, it is easy to stop paying attention to watering. But after a long, hot, dry growing season, it is a good idea to keep providing supplemental w...
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Bulb planting help soughtOct 05, 2012 4:48 pm - The Village of Hawthorn Woods environmental committee is looking for volunteers for its annual fall bulb planting at Heritage Oak Park on Fairfield Road, at 10:30 a.m. O...
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German stein’s value depends on the sizeSep 29, 2012 4:34 am - Q. I am sending pictures of a German stein that I have owned for many years. My late husband and I antiqued a lot, and I cannot remember where we got it, but I have alwa...
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'Minor' bulbs have major impact in spring landscapeSep 29, 2012 4:00 am - The temperatures may be cooling, but don't put away your trowel just yet. With a little effort this fall, next spring will be bursting with the color of flowering bulbs....
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Help collect native plants seedsSep 28, 2012 12:24 pm - Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers have launched their fall seed collecting schedule. Join them 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Su...
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Fall gives us great pumpkinsSep 25, 2012 5:00 am - YouTube But now that fall is back, Illinois is back to doing what we do better than anyone: growing pumpkins. Illinois not only is the nation's top-producing pumpkin sta...
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Goldenrod comes in many varieties, but none cause sneezingSep 25, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I would like to grow goldenrod to add color to my autumn garden. However, I keep reading that it causes hay fever. A. Goldenrod needs a good press agent. Not only is ...
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Art in the garden: Reliable perennials extend the color in the fall landscapeSep 23, 2012 6:00 am - If you want to add the beauty of fall color to your landscape but don't have room for an Autumn Blaze maple, plant perennials that feature showy autumnal foliage colors....
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Little Red Riding Hood cookie jar not a rare specimenSep 22, 2012 4:40 am - Q. I have a “Little Red Riding Hood” cookie jar that has been in my family since the early 1900s. It is in mint condition and I would love to know what it is worth. It i...
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Drought forcing hummingbirds into suburban backyard gardensSep 20, 2012 9:00 am - Suburban residents may have noticed an influx of ruby-throated hummingbirds flitting around their backyards this summer. The small birds are looking for food in new plac...