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Home & Garden | Thursday, April 21,2011
{after 1st article on article listing} Green ideas for the garden
Going green isn’t just about hybrid cars, compact fluorescent light bulbs or low-flush toilets. It’s for the garden, too.Environmentally friendly ideas from recycling milk jugs into patio
Home & Garden | Thursday, April 21,2011
For a good garden workout, pace yourself
As the gardening season gets into full swing, we can be assured of a few things: flowers will bloom, weeds will grow and our bodies will ache. However, preventing some aches and pains is within our co
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, March 31,2011
It’s time to grow spinach
The arrival of spring is a sure sign of yellow daffodils, green lawns and garden fresh salad. This spring try growing leafy greens, one of the easiest vegetables to grow. You are sure to enjoy the bes
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, September 23,2010
Kids find joy in gardening at the governor’s mansion
Fried okra, collard greens and fresh salsa have become favorite food dishes of junior gardeners from the 21st Century Program, Graham Elementary School. This summer these students nurtured a 484-squar
Fall Home and Garden | Thursday, September 16,2010
When to save your seeds
Things to know if you’re a gardener who believes in self-sufficiency By Jennifer Fishburn
Until the end of World War II, most gardeners saved their own vegetable and flower seeds because high-quality seeds were not always readily available. Today, affordable high-quality seeds are availabl
Fall Home and Garden | Thursday, September 16,2010
It’s apple-picking time!
What tastes better on a cool fall day than an apple plucked right off the tree? Well, maybe a fresh apple pie, homemade applesauce, or apple butter. This month the fruit is ripening in backyards and c
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, August 19,2010
The fair is a family affair
After more than 150 years, many Illinois State Fair traditions remain. Since its beginning in 1853, the Illinois State Fair has encouraged the production of high-quality agricultural livestock and com
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, July 15,2010
A family farm’s market
Sweet corn and much more at Seaney Farms, Tallula
Just a short 15-minute drive northwest of Springfield is a unique roadside market that offers freshly picked sweet corn, a variety of garden-fresh produce and Illinois agriculture products. Seaney Far
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, July 1,2010
What to do about Japanese beetles
Sightings of adult Japanese beetles began in mid-June. Since then they have been seen munching on roses, crabapples, lindens, raspberries, apple trees, basil and much more. Feeding on plants generally
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, June 10,2010
June is for garden tours
This month, gardeners have the opportunity to explore the backyard sanctuaries of several Springfield private properties. In addition gardeners can enjoy watching the creative transformation of nature
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