Articles filed under Gardening
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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...
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DuPage County Master Gardener volunteers log hours of serviceJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - University of Illinois Extension of DuPage County recognized its Master Gardeners with the 27th annual Master Gardener Celebration in November. The volunteer group has ...
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Algonquin Garden Club makes donation to food pantryJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club has made a $500 financial donation to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Food Pantry on Pyott Road in support of their efforts to provide nutritio...
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Search for wildlife and learn about restoration efforts at a free guided nature walkJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring. Learn about the efforts underway to improve the natural features, while also...
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Aurora Public Library offers 'Seed Swap' Jan. 26Jan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Does this cold weather make you wish it was spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can't change the weather, but we can help you prepare for spring (and mak...