Help your trees survive droughts
— June 20, 2023Commonly in Illinois there are periods of drought. During these times trees need to be given special attention and monitoring. Symptoms of drought include: wilted foliage a sparse…
Tag: Gardening
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Four Seasons Gardening series available this summer
— June 13, 2023Summer is a time of growth and exploration. While spring-planted flowers and vegetables are growing, take a break between waterings to learn something new from the vast world of gardening….
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The weather is right to get busy in the garden
— May 12, 2023As the weather warms, satisfy the garden itch by preparing the ground for planting, creating a garden plan, and planting a crop of cool-season vegetables on Mother’s Day weekend….
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Master Gardeners partner with Phoenix Community to promote food access
— March 30, 2023Community focused, teamwork, and productive are words that Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) use to describe their Sow to Grow Garden project. This project started out growing fruits…
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Best ways to store bulbs over winter
— October 21, 2022Plants, such as cannas, caladiums, dahlias, elephant ears, gladiolus, and tuberous begonia, can make a great addition to the landscape. These plants are commonly referred to as tender…
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Realize savings on food costs with these practices
— May 22, 2023As food is necessary for everyone, it is an important expense in your regular budget. Some ways to minimize your food expenses may be to keep a list of necessary groceries and stick…
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Consider these top annuals for container gardening
— April 9, 2023Experienced container gardeners likely know that successful containers have good drainage, appropriate sun exposure, and proper potting media. Get a jump on new annual arrivals each…
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Time to get planning your vegetable garden
— March 7, 2023It’s that time of year again — time to start planning for the vegetable gardening season. The explosion of enticing seed catalogs hitting my mailbox these days has started to…
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