Articles filed under Gardening
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Spring plant exchangeMay 19, 2016 1:00 am - The Lindenhurst Environmental Commission will host a spring plant exchange from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 21, at the village hall/public works building, 301 E. Sand...
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Get gardening tips in Hoffman Estates May 24May 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Hoffman Estates Garden Club will present best practices for preparing garden beds for spring and summer, during a special event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the ...
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Des Plaines identifies 4 possible 'victory garden' sitesMay 17, 2016 5:05 am - At least four Des Plaines city-owned properties could serve as potential locations for a modern version of "victory gardens" proposed by one alderman, officials said Mon...
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Garden club to meet for volunteering, programMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, May 18, the Pottawatomie Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. at the St. Charles Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St., to plant in the gardens at the municipal bui...
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Thanks mom and dad for gardening lessonsMay 08, 2016 7:14 am - I have my mom and dad to thank for my love of gardening. My earliest memories include walking barefoot in freshly rototilled soil, picking bouquets of dandelions, and ex...
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What are microgreens and why do chefs love them?May 08, 2016 7:08 am - Have you recently looked at a fancy restaurant menu and noticed a selection served with microgreens? Wondered what they are? Perhaps a new, exotic vegetable imported fo...
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Soil test can help determine best fertilizer for youMay 08, 2016 7:00 am - Apply fertilizer to garden beds if needed. Most gardens in the Chicago area have soils with adequate levels of phosphorus, so choose a fertilizer with little or no phosp...
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Gardening with less water: Try low-tech irrigationMay 08, 2016 7:00 am - Lingering drought and restrictive water-use rules don't mean you have to give up gardening. Instead, try some down-to-earth approaches like planting in smaller areas, us...
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Terrariums create a miniature garden indoorsMay 08, 2016 4:01 am - Q. I have limited green space for outdoor gardening and would like to create an indoor terrarium. How do I go about doing so? A. Terrariums are a great way to bring your...
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Lake County forest district helps reintroduce native plantsMay 08, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District did its part this weekend to sustain Northern Illinois' natural history with its annual Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove'...