Articles filed under Home & Garden
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High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoorsApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant light. Now there are a number of new, high-tech in...
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A few suggestions for plants that love the shadeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Q: My yard is mostly shaded. What perennials can I plant to bring my yard to life? A: Don't let shade deter you from planting a garden. There are plenty of perennials th...
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Mayapples can be that whimsical addition to your landscapeApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - Curious, unique and whimsical are a few adjectives that describe mayapples perfectly. Botanically named Podophyllum peltatum, mayapples are a native woodland perennial. ...
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As perennials emerge in spring, some may need to be dividedApr 19, 2020 7:00 am - It is best to divide most perennials in the spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. When dividing a plant, choose the strongest-looking parts of the plan...
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How to grow your modern-day victory gardenApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - One silver lining of the coronavirus lockdown is that it comes at the start of the growing season. Between now and the fall, folks have the chance to coax food from the ...
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Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websitesApr 18, 2020 7:00 am - NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store's display were starting t...
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Marie Kondo is stuck at home, tooApr 17, 2020 7:00 am - Here's how the decluttering guru is sparking joy
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Spring Planting & Planning: What to Do NowApr 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Whose green thumb is itching to get in the soil this season? While there are a few weeks to go before the frost-free date in mid-May, some hardy cool-season flowers and ...
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Heritage Prairie Farm to hold Organic Transplant Sales April 18Apr 15, 2020 11:00 pm - The sixth annual Organic Transplant Sales are approaching at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn. Each year, the spring and summer plant sale events provide an opportunity ...
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Lake Zurich man builds a 'Garage Mahal' to house his sports car collectionApr 13, 2020 7:00 am - Brian Leadingham of Lake Zurich has been collecting late model sports cars for about 13 years. He had them stored in separate garages scattered around the area and found...