Articles filed under Gardening
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How to pick the perfect mums to bring homeOct 08, 2023 6:00 am - When buying mums, look for plants that are just starting to show color to maximize the display time. When purchased at the right time, you can get four to six weeks of g...
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How to help migrating hummingbirds and see their antics up closeOct 05, 2023 8:00 am - Most of the hummingbirds that visited our gardens over the summer are currently en route to their winter homes in Central America. And the tiny 3-to-5-inch-long birds, w...
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Algonquin garden blooms thanks to Northwestern Medicine physicianOct 04, 2023 11:00 pm - The summer and early fall blooms of Harry Piehls' dahlias are an annual reminder that he's received a second chance at life. A self-admitted “big baby” when it comes t...
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Allium adds a splash of excitement to the gardenOct 01, 2023 7:00 am - Allium or ornamental onions are some of the best bulbs to plant for resistance to animal browsing and they come in many varieties. Try the popular, June-blooming Globema...
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Easy houseplants for neglectful gardenersSep 30, 2023 6:00 am - Confession time: I've murdered a Monstera, slaughtered a snake plant, assassinated an African violet and offed more orchids than I'd like to admit. It's not that I don't...
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Lake County Forest Preserves holding 'OAKtober' native tree and shrub saleSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserves is holding its popular OAKtober Native Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwood...
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Dundee Township Lions host mums saleSep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - It's not too late to order your mums for the fall from the Dundee Township Lions Club. Beautify your yard and at the same time your donating to those in need. The dead...
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Late summer is the time for annuals to shineSep 24, 2023 7:00 am - Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Perennials are the majority residents in my flower gardens, and each year, I welcome the reliable, repeat per...
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Gardeners have plenty of tasks to complete by winterSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If your blue hydran...
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Pottawatomie Garden Club getting ready for fallSep 21, 2023 11:00 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club planted fall flowers in downtown St. Charles on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The next monthly meeting will be Monday, Sept. 25, at the Baker Memoria...