Articles filed under Gardening
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How to grow your modern-day victory gardenApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - One silver lining of the coronavirus lockdown is that it comes at the start of the growing season. Between now and the fall, folks have the chance to coax food from the ...
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Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websitesApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store's display were starting t...
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Spring Planting & Planning: What to Do NowApr 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Whose green thumb is itching to get in the soil this season? While there are a few weeks to go before the frost-free date in mid-May, some hardy cool-season flowers and ...
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Heritage Prairie Farm to hold Organic Transplant Sales April 18Apr 15, 2020 11:00 pm - The sixth annual Organic Transplant Sales are approaching at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn. Each year, the spring and summer plant sale events provide an opportunity ...
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Strawberries can grow in a bucket on the patio, balconyApr 12, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Can I grow strawberries on my balcony? A: Does your balcony have enough sun? Strawberries need at least eight hours of direct sunlight daily, with morning and early a...
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Use time at home to garden with childrenApr 12, 2020 7:00 am - One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is the love of gardening. Spending time in the garden is good for mental and physical health and anyone — from 2 to ...
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Clean up garden as new growth will soon appearApr 12, 2020 7:00 am - Finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris this month. Cut back perennials before they start growing to minimize any possible damage to the new growth....
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Onslaught of orders engulfs seed companiesApr 11, 2020 7:00 am - The best place to keep vegetable seed packets is in the refrigerator, where they are preserved and stored away from rodents and insects. But this habit comes at a price....
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Eastern redbud blossoms add beauty, attract pollinatorsApr 07, 2020 6:00 am - As Arbor Day approaches, I thought I'd feature one of my favorite small trees, the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). When a redbud blossoms, its name notwithstanding, ...
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Wheeling landscape professional offers tips to 'Spruce Up Your Spring Landscape'Apr 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Being outside right now is a welcome respite. While landscape crews are revving up to help people welcome the season with spring cleanups and plantings, here are some of...