Articles filed under Gardening
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Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville awards 7 scholarshipsJul 18, 2024 4:40 pm - The Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville held their annual scholarship luncheon on Friday, June 14. The club awarded $20,000 to seven recipients.
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Orders are open for Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Fall Native Plant SaleJul 18, 2024 2:23 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees available for pre-order now through Aug. 14 during its Fall Sustainability Sale.
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How sweet they are: Blueberries can take years to establish but you’ll be rewarded with nutritious snackJul 16, 2024 3:57 pm - Blueberries take years to establish in your home garden or containers, but garden writer Jessica Damiano says the payoff is worth every effort she put into them.
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Home and garden calendar July 14-20Jul 10, 2024 7:15 am - Garden club meetings, garden walks and more.
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Take care of your trees with summer Forestry Stewardship SeriesJun 21, 2024 11:58 am - The Illinois Extension’s five-part webinar series on July 31 to Aug. 28 explores how to start restoring our forest ecosystems, from regional forests to small plots within urban areas.
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Downers Grove Garden Walk to benefit Bridge CommunitiesJun 19, 2024 11:21 pm - The 18th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk is offering an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area on Saturday, July 13.
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Emerald ash borer continues spread through Illinois; Extension can help manageJun 18, 2024 6:41 pm - The death of mature ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer has left a void in local forests, parks, and backyards, and the invasive insect is still spreading across Illinois.
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Learn about sustainable practices at Sherman Natural Prairie and Community GardenJun 17, 2024 6:14 pm - On Saturday, June 29, the Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden is hosting presentations on “Sustainable Practices.”
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Creating a welcoming oasis in your garden for hummingbirdsJun 13, 2024 10:11 pm - Hummingbirds prefer open habitats along forest edges or areas with scattered trees, including urban areas. So it is possible to have them visit any urban or suburban property if the locations have plants they prefer.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.