Articles filed under Gardening
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Des Plaines alderman proposes 'victory gardens' on city propertyMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - More than 70 years after the end of World War II, "victory gardens" may be coming back to Des Plaines. Alderman Malcolm Chester is spearheading an effort to use underuti...
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Annual Arbor Day sale in Wauconda May 7May 04, 2016 1:00 am - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Wauconda and the Acres Group are hosting the annual Arbor Day sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Ac...
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Provide a consistent supply of nectar through the seasonsMay 01, 2016 7:18 am - While selecting perennials for beds and borders, choose plants that nourish bees and butterflies. Pollinators are responsible for the majority of pollination of flowerin...
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New shovels will not give you your gardening 'edge'May 01, 2016 7:12 am - Use an electric hand grinder to sharpen your spades. New spades do not come with a sharp edge and keeping the spades sharp will make gardening much easier. Try to keep t...
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Take care to ensure the return of your tulipsMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What can I do to ensure my tulips come back next year? A. Many a gardener anxiously awaits the arrival of spring, and the bloom of the tulip. If you're like me, a spr...
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Labyrinths are winding their way into homeowners' yardsMay 01, 2016 6:22 am - The labyrinth is an ancient idea made new. The spiral design has been around since before recorded history, though no one is sure where the pattern originated or why. In...
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Plant sale in LibertyvilleApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - The Gardeners of Central Lake County will host its annual plant sale Saturday, May 7, at the Crawford Warming House, 817 W. Lake St., Libertyville. The event will run fr...
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Woodland students become 'Fourth Grade Foresters'Apr 28, 2016 1:00 am - Fourth grade students at Woodland Intermediate School in Gurnee became Fourth Grade Foresters as part of an Arbor Day event Thursday. The objective of Fourth Grade Fores...
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How Naperville 'edible forest garden' provides all it needs to growApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - In Naperville's first public edible forest garden, everything is planted for a reason. Some plants exist to attract bees and make sure other plants are pollinated. Some...
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Wauconda plant saleApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Wauconda host the 11th annual Tree, Shrub, Flower & Vegetable Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May ...