Articles filed under Gardening
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Planting bulbs offers the glimmer of hope we all needNov 08, 2020 6:00 am - Bulb-planting in the fall is always an act of hope. This year, it becomes a form of therapy. When the crocuses, daffodils and tulips next flower, we will be assured of a...
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A lifetime of gardening in a place called WindcliffNov 01, 2020 8:00 am - Dan Hinkley writes in his new memoir that gardeners make one quintessential garden in their lives. In Hinkley's case, that would be a place named Windcliff, formed passi...
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Grow a beautiful flower indoors this winterNov 01, 2020 7:00 am - Certain bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses are excellent for forcing in pots in the greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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The Land Conservancy, MCC host documentary screening on the future of farming in a changing climateOct 26, 2020 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 12, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and McHenry County College's Center for Agrarian Learning will be presenting an inspiring new documentary fi...
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Now is a good time to remove easy-to-spot invasive buckthornOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - After a killing frost, remove dead plant debris from annual and vegetable beds. Sanitation is especially important if you have had disease problems in your planting beds...
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What to do to prepare your garden for winterOct 18, 2020 6:00 am - Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can ...
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Daffodils are one of the best bulbs to plant for our areaOct 17, 2020 7:00 am - If you are planting bulbs for next spring, keep in mind that daffodils are one of the hardiest, most adaptable and pest-resistant bulbs for Chicago-area gardeners. They ...
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Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 at Naperville garden plotsOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Gardeners at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots this summer enjoyed an abundant harvest of tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables that thrive in the sunshine. As the gar...
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St. Charles Park District earns award for natural land preservationOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - While it's the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Cha...
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American Horticultural Society faces an uncertain futureOct 11, 2020 7:00 am - On paper at least, the American Horticultural Society, founded in 1922, should be poised to move into its second century as a major player in the green world, an organiz...