Articles filed under Gardening
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Looking back at the seasonNov 01, 2014 6:01 am - As leaves fall from trees and plants are tucked in for their winter's nap, it is time to reflect on the growing season. Jotting down some notes now - what worked and wha...
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Bring in the terra cotta for winterOct 31, 2014 4:01 am - Terra cotta containers are best stored out of the elements for winter. The clay they are made from absorbs water and the freeze-and-thaw cycles of winter can cause them...
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Preparing amaryllis for a Christmastime showOct 30, 2014 6:00 am - Ready, set, go. Just as soon as you have new amaryllis bulbs, pot them up, and in a few months the spectacular, colorful trumpets will unfold. (Technically, what are co...
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Beware the buckthorn; spot it this fallOct 28, 2014 6:00 am - Buckthorn is a small tree or large shrub that is an invasive plant and a common weed in Chicago-area gardens. It is easy to spot in fall because it tends to hold its gre...
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Smart Farm in Barrington proves to be a smart ideaOct 26, 2014 11:00 pm - Organizers with the Smart Farm in Barrington are wrapping up their sixth growing season, and the numbers are staggering. This grass-roots, educational farm project produ...
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Plant tulips, daffodils for spring colorOct 25, 2014 11:00 pm - Can you imagine a spring without tulips in a rainbow of colors and dazzling daffodils blooming in the landscape? After a drab and dreary winter, we long for these harbin...
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How you can help rescue monarchs butterfliesOct 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Looking for a quick family friendly Make A Difference Day project? How about organizing a family, "Seeds for Survival Scavenger Hunt?" Take an hour or so on Make A Diff...
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Clover comeback? 'Bee lawns' gaining favorOct 22, 2014 6:00 am - Turf grass may be an attractive ground cover for homeowners, but it doesn't hold much appeal for pollinators. Add some broadleaf plants with flowers to the mix, however...
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Crocuses good for lawns, ideal in rock gardensOct 19, 2014 6:01 am - Crocuses are ideal bulbs for naturalizing, for rock gardens or for underplanting beneath tall trees. They may be scattered in lawns, but it will affect mowing. For best ...
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Plant alliums now for late spring colorOct 18, 2014 6:01 am - When we think about planting bulbs in the fall, our thoughts quickly turn to tulips and daffodils. While it's true the spring landscape wouldn't be the same without thes...