Articles filed under Gardening
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Time for new trees and patio plantingsMay 28, 2023 7:00 AM - Many trees are transplanted too deeply. To determine the proper planting depth for your new tree, locate the trunk flare -- the place where the trunk widens at ground level.
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How to choose native plants for your yard
May 26, 2023 9:20 PM - As gardening season ramps up, experts weigh in on how to choose and care for native plants, how to best incorporate them into your yard or garden, and why they're important.
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New Extension educator set to serve the diverse needs of tri-county areaMay 24, 2023 4:03 PM - From protecting native plants and pollinators to helping urban, suburban, and rural residents grow food in their communities, the new University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator aims to meet the diverse needs of DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties.
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Garlic mustard is a problem in native woodlandsMay 21, 2023 7:00 AM - Be sure to hand-pull garlic mustard that is flowering or setting seed now in your garden. This is an invasive biennial weed.
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Kane County Master Gardeners host plant sale June 17 at Idea GardenMay 20, 2023 12:13 AM - Pick up plants and goodies for your own garden, and then tour the 2023 Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden on Saturday, June 17, in St. Charles.
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Blooming Fest returning Saturday to downtown West ChicagoMay 18, 2023 5:55 PM - West Chicago will celebrate spring with its 22nd Blooming Fest on Saturday in downtown.
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Hear about new plants for 2023 at May 22 meetingMay 17, 2023 7:53 PM - On May 22, Sandy Wentworth of Proven Winners will share her expertise on planting pots and baskets with some of their new plants for 2023 at the monthly meeting of the Pottawatomie Garden Club.
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For healthy plants, test your garden's soil for pH levelMay 14, 2023 7:00 AM - Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their needs.
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Start planting, but check for underground linesMay 14, 2023 7:00 AM - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your utilities located before starting the work.
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Learn how to ID jumping worms at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting May 16May 12, 2023 11:11 PM - Learn about invasive jumping worms at the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners' monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 16.
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