Articles filed under Gardening
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Batavia club’s garden walk set for SaturdayJun 11, 2013 12:23 pm - The first year that Batavia’s Plain Dirt Gardeners participated in the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, many of the other participants had never heard of them. After win...
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Mount Prospect celebrates community gardenJun 10, 2013 5:57 pm - River Trails Elementary School District 26, the River Trails Park District and the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce hosted an after-hours networking event Thursday at ...
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Art in the garden: Annual you should grow this yearJun 09, 2013 6:27 am - Most gardeners have a group of plants they turn to every year for planting in their beds, borders and containers. And while it’s nice to have a repertoire of plants they...
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Tech makes tracking cicada spawn easierJun 08, 2013 7:55 am - The last time cicadas took over the eastern U.S., researchers used pencils, postcards and paper maps to track the insects, which spawn every 17 years. Now, the tools are...
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Water-saving tips will help plants reach potentialJun 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. What tips can you provide me for conserving water in the garden? A. While water is essential for growing a lush garden, here are some easy water-saving tips for the g...
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Try varying size, content of containers for a showy effectJun 02, 2013 1:00 am - By Tim Johnson Think of your containers as large, exuberant floral displays when choosing plants. Mix plants of different heights for a layered effect. Try something di...
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Impatiens susceptible to downy mildewJun 02, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Every year my garden is exploding with impatiens. However, more and more I am reading about a disease that is attracting this popular annual. What can you tell me? A....
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New blooms, veggies debuting for 2013Jun 01, 2013 6:00 am - Whoever believes there's nothing new under the sun hasn't seen the plants introduced for the 2013 gardening season. Think multicolored blooms, high-yield vegetables bre...
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Art in the garden: Peppers have simple needs in gardenJun 01, 2013 1:00 am - Peppers are easy to grow. They only need warm weather, a sunny location, well-drained soil and an occasional application of fertilizer to yield a bountiful crop. And wi...
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Create a tropical getaway in your own back yardMay 28, 2013 6:00 am - Just because we live in the Midwest doesn't mean we can't enjoy a taste of the tropics for at least part of the year. Many tropical plants grow very well in containers a...