Articles filed under Gardening
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners awards scholarship to Batavia High graduateJul 07, 2025 6:10 pm - Abigail Ingersoll, a Batavia High graduate, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to support her further education in environmental research or horticulture at Iowa State University.
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Proper pruning practices and pest control can keep your garden healthyJul 06, 2025 9:09 am - It's time to prune shrubs to desired shapes before growth stops in July. It’s also time to check trees for fungal diseases and pests.
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Transform your tiny garden into a lush haven with these creative tipsJul 06, 2025 9:08 am - Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.
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Six ways to reduce powdery mildew on zinniasJul 02, 2025 5:29 pm - Zinnias sometimes get a white powdery mildew that stunts growth. The fungus overwinters in debris.
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14 plants to try for a sweeter-smelling backyardJun 26, 2025 6:50 am - Scented plants perfume the air, attract pollinators and can help you relax. Here are some easy-to-care-for options to help you enjoy those lazy, sunny days.
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Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the jobJun 26, 2025 6:40 am - Add fragrance to your garden by adding flowers such as lilacs, magnolias, roses, jasmine and hyacinths.
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Rooted in beauty: How two gardeners are enriching life at King-Bruwaert HouseJun 19, 2025 6:00 pm - Joan Holland and Emmy King, who live in The Woods, a neighborhood at King-Bruwaert House, aren't just gardeners. They’re also stewards of the land and co-chairs of the resident landscape committee, who see the grounds as a soul-nourishing sanctuary.
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Master Gardeners host July 12 tour of eight McHenry County gardensJun 18, 2025 4:19 pm - The 2025 Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of eight gardens (two demonstration and six residential) in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Bull Valley.
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The wonders of willows: How this hardy tree is designed to survive floodsJun 16, 2025 11:22 am - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the history and uses of weeping willow and black willow trees, including their medicinal benefits and how they are designed to survive floods.
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Lombard Garden Club hosts ‘Gardening for Life’ talkJun 13, 2025 1:48 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a program on "Gardening for Life" with speaker Marilyn Joyner, focusing on selecting the right plants, ergonomic tools, and raised beds.