Articles filed under Gardening
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to discuss leadership and goals at Nov. 21 meetingNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - At their next monthly meeting, the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will discuss "Our Mission, Our Leadership, Our Goals" on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Club members are still grievin...
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Fall is a good time to spot, and eradicate, invasive buckthornNov 05, 2023 4:00 am - Buckthorn is an invasive tree that is common throughout the Chicago area. It tends to hold green leaves later than other deciduous trees in fall, so it is easy to spot a...
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How to put your garden to bed this yearNov 03, 2023 5:00 am - With more chill temperatures ahead in the Chicago area, it's time to put your garden to bed for the winter. Experts say gardeners' fall action items include leaving the...
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Why you should recycle your Halloween pumpkins - and where you can do itNov 01, 2023 5:00 am - Trick-or-treaters have come and gone and another Halloween passed, but supporters of the environment say many homeowners have something left to give. "Don't trash it - s...
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Pottawatomie Garden Club gives Landscape Commendation Award to St. Charles churchOct 25, 2023 11:00 pm - On Oct. 23, the Pottawatomie Garden Club met for their Autumn Luncheon where the annual Landscape Commendation Award was presented to Father David Peck from St. John Neu...
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DuPage Monarch Project recognizes outstanding contributions to pollinator conservationOct 24, 2023 11:00 pm - The DuPage Monarch Project recently announced that DuPage County, Fermilab Natural Areas, and Darien Garden Club have been recognized for their outstanding contributions...
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Timing is perfect for installing outdoor holiday lightsOct 22, 2023 7:00 am - Warm fall days are great for installing holiday lights. It is much easier to wrap branches with strings of lights on warm days in mid- to late October than on cold days ...
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Bolingbrook Garden Club donates over 1,500 pounds of fresh food to pantryOct 19, 2023 11:00 pm - The Bolingbrook Garden Club has contributed more than 1,500 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to the West Suburban Community Pantry during the 2023 growing season. ...
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Northbrook Park District hosts Oct. 15 farewell event for centuries-old oak treeOct 10, 2023 11:00 pm - A celebration in honor of a centuries-old bur oak tree that has died will take place Sunday in Northbrook. The goodbye event will feature crafts and activities, along wi...