Articles filed under Gardening
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True lilies often are absent from suburban flower gardensMay 19, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I'm looking for a unique flowering perennial with dramatic blooms in the summer. Any suggestions? A. The summer perennial garden bed seems to have more than its fair ...
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Cantigny Park re-imagines serene gardens in second stage of major projectMay 18, 2019 1:00 am - At the east end of Wheaton's Cantigny Park is one of its most natural landscapes: A sweeping prairie bordered by woodlands. Even with its quiet expanse, the prairie was...
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Wildflowers: Robust, low-maintenance and pollinator friendlyMay 16, 2019 11:00 pm - Gardeners trying to lure pollinators to their landscape would be wise to mimic nature and plant wildflowers. The attractive perennials tolerate harsh climates, seldom ne...
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Blooming Fest brings plants, garden experts and fun to downtown West ChicagoMay 16, 2019 6:00 am - West Chicago will get the growing season off to a colorful start Saturday with the return of Blooming Fest. The annual celebration features a tented plant sale and a cad...
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Wild Ones chapter offers tour of Salamander Springs May 25May 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Join Wild Ones of Northern Kane County at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Salamander Springs, a 100-acre Dundee Township Open Space property in Northern Kane County. The ...
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Inaugural plant/flower sale at Green Oaks senior communityMay 15, 2019 1:00 am - An inaugural spring plant/flower sales will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, by the pond near the independent living cottages at Green Oaks Senior Living...
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Rosary Sports Boosters plant sale continues Tuesdays in MayMay 14, 2019 11:00 pm - The Rosary High School Sports Boosters is holding its annual plant sale every Tuesday in May at Schaefer`s Greenhouse on Lake Street in Montgomery. Shop any Tuesday in ...
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Nominations welcome for Lombard's Front Yard BeautiesMay 12, 2019 11:00 pm - For the fourth consecutive year, Lombard Garden Club is recognizing individual homeowners who have made their front yards especially attractive. It is the club's mission...
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Add sulfur to your soil for more beautiful displaysMay 12, 2019 7:00 am - If your soil is too alkaline, elemental or granulated sulfur can be added to lower the pH. Rhododendrons and azaleas are examples of plants that can benefit from sulfur ...
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Fall bulbs are unlikely to produce when planted in springMay 12, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I just remembered I have stored bulbs. Is there anything I should do? A. Yes, hope for an Ice Age. Unless you mean light bulbs, which can be placed in sockets anytime...