Gardening
Home gardening, landscaping tips, and how-tos for your lawn and garden.
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February 4, 2021
When is a Bulb Not a Bulb?
Exploring corms, tubers, tuberous roots and rhizomes and how they can benefit and beautify your home garden.
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February 2, 2021
Winter Garden and Yard Prep Leads to a Fast Start in the Spring
Tips to cure cabin fever and get you growing, even in the dead of winter.
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December 18, 2020
Invasive or Aggressive? What Homeowners Need to Know About These Types of Plants
Learn the difference between invasive and aggressive plants and how to avoid those that have an unwanted impact...
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August 2, 2020
How to Multiply Your Perennials This Fall
The two best times to transplant perennials are typically during the spring and autumn, when the moderate weather...
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July 1, 2020
7 Pollinators to Help Your Garden Grow
It takes more than just sunshine and water to grow a garden – pollinators are key, and planting...
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May 16, 2020
Urban Gardens Flourish in Chicago
Cook County Farm Bureau's Cookfresh grants help urban gardens grow and succeed throughout the Chicago area, benefitting members...
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March 23, 2020
6 Fun Gardening Projects to Do With Kids
Kids and kitchen scraps: these gardening projects provide fun for children while reducing food waste.
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March 13, 2020
A Brief History of Thyme (and How to Grow It)
Thyme is a hardy perennial in Illinois. There are more than 100 species from which to choose, ranging...
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March 1, 2020
How to Get Started With Composting
Learn how to use what’s in your yard to create your own compost.
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October 20, 2019
Use the Off-Season to Grow Your Gardening Expertise
Growing your horticultural knowledge in winter can productively fill some of the unused hours.