Articles filed under Gardening
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Tree pruning increases light, benefiting fruitJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I've heard that winter is a good time to prune trees, is this true still for fruit trees? I have a large old tree on my property that probably hasn't been pruned in ...
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A good time to inspect houseplants for disease, damageJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Succulent houseplants, such as cactuses and jade plants, are in winter dormancy and require bright light and very cool conditions with no water for up to two months. Ove...
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Lombard Garden Club taking applications for 2019 college scholarshipJan 26, 2019 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2019 Lombard resident who is a high school senior, home-schooled, or other student pursuing a caree...
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Climate change brings unusual activity, both distressing and delightfulJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - I was in Ireland a few winters ago to visit gardens and soon came to the realization that for all the bone-chilling dampness, the Emerald Isle never loses its green glow...
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Round Lake Area Garden Club to host seed swap SaturdayJan 24, 2019 12:00 am - The Round Lake Area Garden Club will host its annual seed swap from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, off Hook Drive ...
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College of DuPage hosts Horticulture Career and Job Fair Feb. 12Jan 21, 2019 10:00 pm - Job seekers and community members seeking horticultural and landscaping services will have the opportunity to network and meet with potential employers at a free Horticu...
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Espalier pruning has artistic and practical benefitsJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - Espalier design is an ancient pruning practice that fashions fruit trees, vines or flowering shrubs into artistic, two-dimensional forms. This lateral shaping makes it e...
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Find plants in your neighborhood that provide winter interestJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - Q. Any suggestions for "gardening chores" inside during the winter months? A. Many garden tasks that have been overlooked during the busier spring, summer and fall can b...
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Greenhouse owners should do a thorough annual cleaningJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - If you have a greenhouse at home, clear it out and wash all of the pots, trays and benches. Cleaning your greenhouse thoroughly will reduce pest problems in the coming y...
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In primeval moss, a gamut of greensJan 20, 2019 5:00 am - Recently I cradled a brown, wizened and lifeless stem of a plant in my hand and waited for Linda Davis. She arrived bearing a water dropper and some words of advice: Hav...