Articles filed under Gardening
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Sage advice: There's still thyme for drying herbsNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - Gardeners should have their own version of Reinhold Niebuhr's famous Serenity Prayer, which is about accepting the things you can't change. At this time of year, especia...
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New garden resource center opening in West Chicago for families in needNov 18, 2016 12:00 am - A new suburban agriculture resource center aimed at families in need of food assistance is slated to open next spring in West Chicago. The center is being spearheaded b...
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U of I Extension honors Kane County Master GardenersNov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - University of Illinois Extension celebrated its Kane County Master Gardeners with an awards and appreciation night in October. The dedicated volunteer group already has ...
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Easy-to-grow amaryllis offer spectacular flowersNov 13, 2016 5:00 am - When beds and borders are tucked in for winter, gardeners search for ways to keep their gardening thumbs green. Planting amaryllis bulbs is one rewarding possibility. Th...
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Outsmart Jack Frost's early advancesNov 13, 2016 5:00 am - One of the hardest things to learn about gardening is when to quit. In fall, a bed of once-radiant annual flowers may still sport a few spots of bright color. But if the...
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Bulbs potted now provide unique spring displayNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - Bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses are excellent choices for forcing in pots in the greenhouse or home. The bulbs need to be chilled for six to 10 w...
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The endless allure of the Japanese mapleNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - The Japanese maple has no flowers to speak of. It is not a reservoir of life for native pollinators. It is somewhat expensive to buy and is slow to grow. Every garden sh...
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Leaves form excellent, organic mulch for gardensNov 06, 2016 5:01 am - Q. I'd like to use leaves to mulch my garden. Do I need to shred them first? Are some leaves better than others as mulch? Can I let fallen leaves remain around trees...
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Using a coldframe is like moving your garden southNov 06, 2016 5:00 am - In one weekend, you could effectively move your garden - or at least part of it - a few hundred miles south. If you're handy, you could do it in less than a day. Do this...
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After you harvest these common crops, there's one last stepNov 06, 2016 5:00 am - The word "cure" can be confusing when applied to vegetables. It's not about the resolution of maladies but rather their prevention. Like the ecclesiastical "curate" or t...