Articles filed under Gardening
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Houseplants will soon show new growthMar 07, 2021 6:00 am - Fertilize houseplants as they begin new growth. Try low dosages of organic fertilizers or a very dilute, balanced granular fertilizer, rather than stronger formulas at t...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Native Plant Gardening Webinars this springMar 04, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a variety webinars in March and April that cover native plant, gardening and nature topics. Each webinar is $5 or free....
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Glenview Gardeners celebrate 30th anniversaryMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - When the pandemic hit last year, many people turned to gardening to fill their time at home. But for some people, gardening is their passion. They are members of the Gle...
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How to prevent winter damage to evergreensMar 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Q: These snow and ice storms we had covered my evergreens with ice! Should I be removing the ice or letting it melt naturally? I do not want to lose my evergreens. A: Ic...
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Pruning season awakens just before springFeb 28, 2021 6:00 am - Raspberries can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorly if they are not pruned properly. Prune fall-fruiting raspberries (that fruit between August and October) back...
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Force a branch to flower insideFeb 21, 2021 6:00 am - Branches with interesting foliage, as well as flowering branches, can be forced into flower inside. Prune those branches that are not essential to the plant's basic shap...
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In an anxious winter, the garden still offers consolationFeb 21, 2021 6:00 am - Deep into this pandemic winter, it can be hard to remember what a refuge gardens were last spring and summer. In those frightening early days of COVID-19, victory garden...
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Elmhurst's First Congregational hosts Organic Seedlings Sale this springFeb 18, 2021 10:00 pm - First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is holding its seventh annual seedlings sale. Order certified organic vegetable and herb seedlings provided by ...
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Virtual program March 3 on invasive jumping wormFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - An online program about the invasive jumping worm in Illinois will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Chris Evans, forestry and research specialist with the...
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How to keep your Valentine's Day flowers vibrantFeb 13, 2021 6:00 am - To keep Valentine's Day cut flowers fresh, protect them from freezing outdoor temperatures as you bring them home. Place them in room-temperature water as soon as possib...