Articles filed under Gardening
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Join wildflower walk at Dixie Briggs-Froom Nature Preserve May 7Apr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Celebrate spring with a wildflower walk! Join Friends of Dundee Natural Areas first wildflower walk at Dixie Briggs-Fromm Nature Preserve in Dundee Township on Sunday, M...
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Annual Lombard Lilac Sale opens May 11Apr 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Lombard Garden Club's annual Lilac Sale will open at noon Thursday, May 11, at Lilacia Park, 150 W. Parkside Ave. Lilacs are $35 each, including tax. There is a $3 p...
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Lilac of the weekApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - This week's feature, Charles Joly lilac (Syringa vulgaris), is one of the earliest French hybrids and the finest of the double dark red lilacs. Its small purple buds tur...
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When planting a meadow, heed conditions in your yardApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. They're low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, provide food for birds, wildlife, ...
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It's easy to get carried away buying plantsApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - After a long Chicago winter, it is easy to let spring fever take over when ordering plants from catalogs and buying plants from garden centers. Take the time to select p...
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Algonquin Garden Club's Spring Sale returns May 13Apr 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Thinking of how to get your garden started this year and add some extra color to your yard? Stop by the Algonquin Garden Club's spring sale on Saturday, May 13, at St....
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Aurora giving away mulchApr 21, 2023 1:00 am - Aurora is giving away mulch to celebrate Earth Day. The mulch pile on the northwest corner of Illinois Avenue and Route 25 is open around the clock, while supplies last....
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Here's how to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in the suburbsApr 20, 2023 5:30 am - Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, with Arbor Day soon to follow on April 28. A variety of suburban events offer opportunities to learn about the environment, get tips on ...
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Jill Biden accepts tulip named for her by the NetherlandsApr 18, 2023 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Tulip lovers have a new variety to choose from and it's named for Jill Biden. The first lady accepted her "Jill Biden" tulip from André Haspels, ambassador ...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host plant sale May 13Apr 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Spring will be in full swing for the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13. The sale will be 9 a.m. to noon in the Bethany Lutheran Church gym, 8 S....