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The case of the disappearing basilQ: (Last summer) something was eating my basil. I live on a third floor, and the plants were in pots in my patio, so I don't think it... |
The Good Life, defined"Grow the Good Life: Why a Vegetable Garden Will Make You Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise" |
Winter is prime time to prune dormant deciduous shrubsOver the next several weeks, reinvigorate and shape deciduous shrubs (the ones that lose their leaves every fall) while they are dormant,... |
All hail king of the hawthornsWinter King green hawthorn (Crataegus viridis "Winter King") glows bright with orange- and red-colored fruit from October through February... |
Seeds give gardeners a heady startFor the last few decades, the trend has been for gardeners to buy plants rather than starting their own from seed. But experienced gardeners... |
Planting a plan: A gardening seriesPlanting a Plan is an occasional series that will appear in the Garden pages over the next few months. With the help of experienced... |
Planting your plan: The front yardDigging up a ho-hum front yard has its risks: What if your plants wilt? What if the bold plan to highlight the entrance falls flat? |
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Plant your tropical escapeOne of the best antidotes to the indoor blahs is to create a tropical escape. |
It's all about orchids at annual showGet a jump on spring with the Chicago Suburban Orchid Show & Sale Feb. 19 and 20 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd.,... |