Articles filed under Gardening
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How to rent community garden plot in Hoffman EstatesMar 13, 2024 11:02 am - Hoffman Estates residents can rent plots in the village’s community gardens for $25, beginning Monday, April 1. There are two garden plot locations in town: north at Mumf...
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It's not what St. Patrick used, but today's three-leaved shamrock can make a nice houseplantMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A three-leaved shamrock will reward you with pretty, white blossoms, and who knows, maybe a bit of good luck, too!
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Natives vs ‘nativar’: Do pollinators notice a difference?Mar 12, 2024 11:48 pm - ‘Nativars’ — crossbred or hybrid versions of native plants — are growing in popularity, but are they good for the birds, bees and butterflies who rely on native plants?
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For Women's History Month, a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticultureMar 05, 2024 9:35 pm - Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification soci...
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Get pruning tips from former Extension educator at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting March 19Mar 01, 2024 11:21 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. It will begin with a social ti...
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Garden club offers environmental scholarshipFeb 29, 2024 11:25 pm - Each year, the Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers a scholarship that could be up to $2,000 to qualifying student(s) that are pursuing a career in agriculture,...
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New varieties of tried-and-true vegetables invite gardeners to experimentFeb 29, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re looking to grow nutritious, delicious veggies this summer, check out some new varieties that garden writer Jessica Damiano finds enticing for 2024 growing season.
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Join project to track ephemerals coming out this spring in Kane CountyFeb 22, 2024 9:38 pm - Ephemerals are woodland plants that emerge early in spring, and flower before the trees leaf out. This spring, help track when and where spring ephemerals are emerging f...
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Dreaming of summer peaches? How to grow a peach tree — even in Chicago suburbsFeb 22, 2024 6:00 am - Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s color of the year — what better time to select and plant a peach tree or two? Just make sure you choose a variety good for your horticulture zone.
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Learn ‘Why Butterflies Need Volcanoes’ during online program Feb. 28Feb 21, 2024 3:26 pm - The recent announcement of a dramatic decline in this year’s population of overwintering monarchs has increased interest in knowing more about the challenges the butter...