Articles filed under Gardening
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Low-maintenance succulents make watering a breezeJan 19, 2020 6:00 am - Looking for an easy plant to care for? Try a succulent. Any plant with fleshy stems or leaves is called a succulent. Aside from cactuses, only a few other plant families...
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Gardeners should tap into the magic offered by the winter skyJan 12, 2020 6:00 am - The sky has yet to fall, but if it did, most folks these days would wait for their smartphone alerts to inform them of the event. People don't often look at the sky anym...
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Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainableJan 11, 2020 6:00 am - Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends study by horticulturali...
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These tips will make you a first-class bird-watcherJan 11, 2020 6:00 am - When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area, as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. For example...
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Wild Ones to host screening of 'Living the Change' Jan. 23Jan 07, 2020 10:00 pm - The Northern Kane County chapter of the Wild Ones invites the community to a screening of the 2018 documentary "Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Fu...
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Recycle your Christmas tree, provide shelter to birdsJan 05, 2020 6:00 am - After Christmas, your live cut tree can be moved outside and be redecorated for the birds. Anchor the tree in a bucket full of damp sand or tie to a fence or tree. Add s...
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Advice to first-time gardeners: Think small. Find your spot.Jan 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Another growing season is building momentum with the arrival of the 2020 seed catalogs, and gardeners are drafting plans for new harvests. There's such a thing as being ...
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Conservation@Home offers class on making your yard eco-friendly Feb. 15Dec 29, 2019 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer "Conservation@Home - Inviting Nature into Your Yard" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Join Jim Kleinwacht...
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Pest problems go away with some elbow greaseDec 29, 2019 5:00 am - If you have a home greenhouse or a greenhouse window, clear it out and wash all of the pots, trays, shelves and benches. Cleaning your greenhouse thoroughly will reduce ...
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Bring spring indoors early - very early - by forcing bulbsDec 28, 2019 6:20 am - Daffodils sitting on a windowsill against a backdrop of white snow make a fragrant and pretty midwinter scene. This picture, with bulbs "forced" for early bloom, takes p...