Gardening
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How to keep weeds, pests, diseases at bayMay 28, 2024 10:19 pm - Here are some tips on how to keep your garden and containers looking their best this summer.
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after year
May 29, 2024 12:43 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.
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Why gardening can grow your mental well-being and cultivate friends
May 26, 2024 9:30 am - Looking for a simple change that can improve your physical, mental and emotional health? Try gardening.
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Tour 12 gardens, learn from experts at MCC garden walkMay 22, 2024 10:10 am - Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun at Garden Walk 2024, presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College.
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Garden Club of Inverness luncheon and scholarship winnersMay 20, 2024 8:57 am - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its annual Spring Luncheon at Makray Memorial Golf Club on Thursday, May 16. A primary goal of the club is to give back to the communi...
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Good News Sunday: Millions of birds soar above the suburbs as spring migration peaksMay 16, 2024 9:47 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about spring bird migration, Lilac Time in Lombard, and a police officer honored for saving the life of a man who was drowning.
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Spring fever for plantingMay 13, 2024 4:23 pm - After a few weeks of mild weather, spring-hungry Chicagoans think about planting.
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Flowers aren’t the only way to add color to a garden. How to paint with foliage
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-25May 13, 2024 9:22 pm - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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How to know whether it’s time to start plantingMay 07, 2024 11:56 pm - Is it time to plant yet? Gardeners new and experienced ask this every year — that’s because every year is different. Here’s how to make the best decision for your plants.