Articles filed under Gardening
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Community garden volunteers welcome in Fremont Twp.Apr 19, 2016 1:00 am - Fremont Township is seeking volunteers to work in the community garden next to the main facility at 22385 W. Route 60, Mundelein. Hours are 9 a.m. until noon, Tuesdays a...
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Rhododendrons, azaleas worth the extra effortApr 17, 2016 7:09 am - It won't be long until landscapes are colored with the magnificent blooms of rhododendrons and azaleas. If you are like most people, you are probably wondering about the...
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Lettuce's bitter rival: ChicoriesApr 17, 2016 7:00 am - If the chicories were a bunch of catty girls, they would be snarky about lettuce. Lettuce gets all the attention, served at every table. It gets the research funding. Th...
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Divide perennials to manage their growthApr 17, 2016 7:00 am - Most perennials are best divided in the spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. A sharp, flat spade works well for dividing perennials. It can be very di...
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Compacted soil impedes plant growthApr 17, 2016 2:01 am - Q. I want to get outside and start gardening. However, my neighbor says the soil is too wet and I should wait. Why should I wait, and how can I tell when the soil is rea...
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Kale has become a popular greenApr 10, 2016 7:37 am - Kale is a nutritional dynamo. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and glucosinolates, believed to help combat many types of cancer, alleviate allergies an...
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Coleus is a beautiful plant to take outdoorsApr 10, 2016 6:00 am - If you have kept a coleus as a houseplant, you can start cuttings to transplant it to the garden. Use a sharp, clean knife or a pair of pruners to cut the stem just belo...
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Garden art can bring drama and design to outdoor spacesApr 05, 2016 7:00 am - If you came across any of Barbara Sanderson's work in a garden, you might think you'd stepped into Alice's Wonderland. The Seattle-based glass blower crafts flowers, arb...
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New perennials to add to your gardenApr 03, 2016 7:00 am - Gardeners are like kids in a candy store when they return to their local garden centers each spring. They can't wait to see the newly introduced plants, and this year's ...
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Houseplants need attention in spring, tooApr 03, 2016 7:00 am - Prune houseplants as needed and start fertilizing them as they begin new growth. Rotate your houseplants so that each side receives an even amount of light for more unif...