Articles filed under Gardening
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Now is a good time to remove easy-to-spot invasive buckthornOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - After a killing frost, remove dead plant debris from annual and vegetable beds. Sanitation is especially important if you have had disease problems in your planting beds...
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What to do to prepare your garden for winterOct 18, 2020 6:00 am - Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can ...
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Daffodils are one of the best bulbs to plant for our areaOct 17, 2020 7:00 am - If you are planting bulbs for next spring, keep in mind that daffodils are one of the hardiest, most adaptable and pest-resistant bulbs for Chicago-area gardeners. They ...
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Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 at Naperville garden plotsOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Gardeners at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots this summer enjoyed an abundant harvest of tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables that thrive in the sunshine. As the gar...
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St. Charles Park District earns award for natural land preservationOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - While it's the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Cha...
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American Horticultural Society faces an uncertain futureOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - On paper at least, the American Horticultural Society, founded in 1922, should be poised to move into its second century as a major player in the green world, an organiz...
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Protect fall containers from season's first frostOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city. Tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering the...
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Plant an oak tree in a pot to take home Oct. 18 at Creek Bend Nature CenterOct 08, 2020 11:00 pm - Decorate a pot and plant your own oak tree during the "Acorn-to-Oaks Planting Workshop," offered by Forest Preserve District of Kane County. The mightiest oaks start wit...
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Unsolicited seed from overseas scares legitimate growersOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - If you've ever wondered where those vegetable seeds you sow come from, the answer of late seems to be in mysterious little packages from somewhere in China. You may have...
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Newer trees need care in autumn monthsOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - Gardens are starting to dry out again after the recent rains, so you should provide supplemental water as needed to new plants installed this year and during the last tw...