Articles filed under Gardening
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A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected gardenDec 17, 2024 10:55 pm - Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of maintenance, don’t despair: Devising a game plan now can set you up for a much better view by next winter.
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Candy jar terrariums: A nostalgic take on a holiday giftDec 12, 2024 8:58 pm - Giving plants for the holidays brings a little sunshine and warmth to those near and dear.
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The last rose of summer … er … fall: Mild November results in ‘weird’ lilac, crabapple floweringNov 12, 2024 6:47 pm - Drought and a mild fall is confusing flowering plants, experts say.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club elects new officersNov 12, 2024 6:31 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club, which recently finished its 2024 season, is planning ahead for next year.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club awards landscape commendation to Mio ModoNov 12, 2024 5:52 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club celebrated the end of their 2024 season with a fall luncheon on Monday, Oct. 28.
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Learn about Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden Nov. 5Nov 04, 2024 10:07 pm - The Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden will be presenting at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. It will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Learn how to become a Kane County Certified NaturalistOct 30, 2024 6:07 pm - Are you passionate about nature and want to make a positive impact on your community? Discover the Kane County Certified Naturalist program at a free information session on Thursday, Nov. 7.
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DuPage Monarch Project recognizes five Conservation ChampionsOct 30, 2024 10:58 am - This year, the DuPage Monarch Project recognized five pollinator conservation champions for their outstanding contributions to making DuPage County a safe haven for bees and butterflies.
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Planting bulbs? Here’s how to protect them from critters and the coldOct 30, 2024 1:32 am - Bird netting or chicken wire laid on top of a freshly planted bulb bed, followed by 4 inches of straw, may protect it from hungry critters. This is good practice for protecting any bulbs you plant, especially those deemed enticing to wildlife, like tulips and crocuses.
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Pests with a purpose: How to combat Asian lady beetlesOct 21, 2024 6:47 pm - Asian lady beetles got you down? A Morton Arboretum plant expert has a few tips to stop these useful pests from swarming your home.