Articles filed under Gardening
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Extension educator offers tips on keeping herbs all winterJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - While winter can give gardeners a nice break from their usual garden maintenance, they undoubtedly miss the ability to harvest and enjoy the fresh garden bounty. "Grow ...
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College of DuPage horticulture alumna selected as 2019 Rose Parade float judgeJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Kimberly Oldis developed her floral design skills at College of DuPage, launching a career that would lead her to serve as a judge in the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena, ...
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'Hummelo' is named Perennial Plant of the YearJan 01, 2019 12:00 am - The Perennial Plant Association has selected Stachys “Hummelo”as the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year. Sometimes called betony, this well-behaved perennial offers a neat...
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After removing decorations, prepare your tree for the birdsDec 30, 2018 5:00 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. Add strings of popcorn and cran...
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Rock salt can damage your lawn, flower bedsDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - Q. How damaging to plants and lawns is sodium chloride that is used to melt ice on walkways? A. Sodium chloride, or rock salt, is the most commonly used de-icing product...
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Using salt to melt ice can damage plantsDec 23, 2018 5:00 am - Follow directions on bags of ice melt when salting slippery areas on walks. Many people apply too much ice melt, which can cause damage to walks and adjacent plants. Con...
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Want to keep your poinsettia for the entire year?Dec 23, 2018 5:00 am - Q. This year I bought a beautiful poinsettia for the holidays. Can I keep it outside in the summer? I want to and bring it in next year and get it to turn red again! A. ...
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Before decking the halls, be aware of boxwood diseaseDec 21, 2018 5:00 am - Deep green, glossy-leaved and finely textured, boxwood makes for a perfect holiday wreath. Some folks are put off by its musky smell— I've come to like it — but with mod...
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Learn how to prevent salt damage to landscape plantsDec 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Americans use a lot of salt, according to Chris Enroth, a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension. "Potato chips aside, I'm talking about the amount...
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Gardens, Etcetera to host 50th anniversary luncheon Sept. 10Dec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Gardens, Etcetera is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road in Wheaton. The featured spe...