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Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, September 5,2007
Enjoy winter squash
Most varieties will benefit from a brief curing process
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The fruits of summer may be nearing their end for the
year, but winter squash, which comes in hundreds of varieties and a
plethora of sizes, shapes, colors, and
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, August 30,2007
Time to upgrade turfgrass
A few tips to help you get your lawn in shape this fall
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Fall is the best time to give your lawn some extra
attention, because what is done for the turf this fall will have a big
impact on cool-season grasses next sum
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, August 23,2007
Getting children outdoors
Gardening can be a way to unplug your kids
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It’s hard to believe that children have
returned to school and another summer vacation has met its end. As I
reflect on this summer, I wonder what my chil
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, August 15,2007
When aphids attack
Usually, the pesky little critters only inflict cosmetic damage
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I park my car under the canopy of a large bur oak
tree. For the past several weeks my car has been covered in a sticky
substance: honeydew.
Aphids are s
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, August 1,2007
Have a great cucumber crop
Ample moisture, at the right time, is critical
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Imagine my surprise during the first week of July,
when my son and I harvested 40 cucumbers from our three cucumber plants.
Since then we have been blessed with
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, July 18,2007
Free state tree guide
How central-Illinois gardeners can pick the perfect tree
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Last year’s high winds, tornadoes, and ice
storm played havoc on central-Illinois trees. If you haven’t already
replaced trees in your yard, take so
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Tuesday, July 3,2007
Beetle mania
They’re back and they’re on the attack!
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Japanese beetles have invaded our gardens again. The
first beetles were noticed around June 15 in the Springfield area, and the
phone at the offices of the Univ
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, June 20,2007
Our horticulture miracle
Fairgrounds agave sports a 25-foot shoot
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Most of us enjoy a surprise, and for gardeners a
horticultural miracle is especially exciting. Last week eight inmates moved
a giant agave plant — 6 feet
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, June 13,2007
Take a walk in the garden
Tour 30-acre lush private estate on Saturday, June 23
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Gardeners love getting new ideas for sprucing up
their gardens, and Springfield-area green thumbs will have the opportunity
to get those ideas and talk with mas
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, June 6,2007
Summer care of roses
Few flowers will provide more beauty and scent to your garden
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On my way to work each morning, I have the pleasure
of being greeted by the heavenly scent of Mr. Lincoln hybrid tea roses and
Knock Out roses.
Every gar
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