Bloom Day – November 2009
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The calendula don’t realize how late in the year it is. This will likely be
my last Bloom Day post until March or April 2010. Winter is coming upon us,
alt...
November Bloom Day
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It's hard to believe it's already November 15th, and time once again for
Bloom Day. Frost finally arrived here nearly a month later than average,
covering...
A Refreshing Night
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Last night Naomi, Five Crows, Fractured Thoughts, and several others got
together for a pot luck meal made from locally grown and raised food. We had
sala...
Heirloom Vegetables
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Want to grow some heirloom vegetables and protect them being lost forever? Growing just a few in your own backyard can make a big difference. Here are some s...
NOVEMBER BLOOMS AT SWEET GARDEN CHICAGO
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What's still in bloom and leaf ? Viburnums , oakleaf hydrangea, mums,
dianthus, ornamental grasses, curly fox sedge , autumn joy sedum ...
Frost in the Garden
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Not everything in the garden is beautiful at this time of year. In fact,
most people would say the garden is dead and not worth looking at. I need to
argue...
Love for the Houseplants
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For much of the year, houseplants are second-class citizens. They're
shuffled around, moved outside for their allotment of fresh air and sunshine
(like con...
Hyde Park-Woodlawn community gardening meeting
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I hear there will be a meeting about "The future of community gardening in the Woodlawn/Hyde Park area" on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. at Carnegie School, 1...
How To Collect Hosta Seeds
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MrBrownThumb garden blog.
Gardeners who grow hostas usually grow them for the foliage and because they
lighten up shady gardens, but these perennial garden...
Fertilizer Friday, Oct 30th
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Well I can't say I have a lot blooming right now since it's been
raining on and off for the last 2 weeks and a bit chilly. We've
had our first frost a...
Mish Mash Monday!
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In between rainy days, we have had some beautiful fall color. Sunny days are
the best days to enjoy them, but even on the gray-cloudy-raining forever
days ...
Botanical Interests iPhone App Review
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When I bought my first iPhone a few months ago, one thing I did right away
was look for cool garden related iPhone apps. I was disappointed with the
option...
Chicago Park District's Photo Contest
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MrBrownThumb posted a new topic:
Just a quick note to let you all know that the CPD is having a photo
contest. I've put up details on the Chicago Garden ...
Gardeners on the Roof
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Last weekend was the dedication ceremony of the Organic Rooftop Farm at
Uncommon Ground on Devon. Four Chicago Gardeners were there to document the
event.
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Last weekend was the dedication ceremony of the Organic Rooftop Farm at Uncommon Ground on Devon. Four Chicago Gardeners were there to document the event.
