Gardening
Home gardening, landscaping tips, and how-tos for your lawn and garden.
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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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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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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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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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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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How to Get Started With Composting
Learn how to use what’s in your yard to create your own compost.
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Use the Off-Season to Grow Your Gardening Expertise
Growing your horticultural knowledge in winter can productively fill some of the unused hours.
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How to Grow Plants That Engage All Five Senses
Learn how to grow plants for your garden that appeal to more than just sight and smell.
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How Gardeners Can Coexist with Local Wildlife…Or Not
What to do when wildlife makes a home in your garden.
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How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Keep the holiday spirit alive by recyling your Christmas tree.
