Articles filed under Gardening
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Spring on the mind at Arlington Home & Garden ShowFeb 16, 2020 12:00 am - After last week's blast of snow, ice and subzero temperatures, it's no surprise that many of us are getting eager for the arrival of spring. And there were plenty of cha...
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To salt or not to salt for safe walks and driveways?Feb 15, 2020 6:00 am - Q: There have been a lot of ice storms this winter and I read salting is not the best choice for the environment. What should I be using for the ice on my sidewalk? A: S...
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Get yard tips at free program Feb. 20 in BarringtonFeb 13, 2020 12:00 am - Barrington Area Conservation Trust will host "Bringing Nature Home" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, in Barrington. Gue...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Visit an Orchid Show in Wheaton or see Mona Phiffer's folk art in WaukeganFeb 11, 2020 5:00 am - Home improvement Get all sorts of ideas for sprucing up your abode with the Arlington Home & Garden Show this weekend at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 Euclid ...
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How to build a more bird-friendly yardFeb 09, 2020 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to plan to enhance your garden with plants that will attract birds all year long. It takes more than feeders, bird houses and a bird bath, along wi...
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Many plants can be given as a Valentine's Day giftFeb 09, 2020 5:00 am - Q: What are some flowers, aside from roses, that are associated with Valentine's Day? A: The rose has been the traditional flower for Valentine's Day for years. The wor...
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Sit tight, gardeners, the plants need to chillFeb 08, 2020 5:00 am - Outdoor plants in cold climates need to bank a certain number of hours being chilly during the winter for their buds to awaken in the coming months. And that's not the s...
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Learn more about helping bees with Bloomingdale Garden Club Feb. 18Feb 04, 2020 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will welcome City Bee Savers' Bill Whitney on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in Bloomingdale. Whitn...
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Get ready for spring with Batavia Plain Dirt GardenersFeb 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners' monthly meetings will be featuring programs on the "Gardens of Europe," composting, and beekeeping. The group is dedicated to supporti...
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Houseplants become more active as days get longerFeb 02, 2020 7:00 am - Houseplants are quick to tell you when they need help. They display discolored leaves, drooping stems and little or no growth. That usually gives you enough time to make...