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Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, March 11,2009
{after 1st article on article listing} Gardeners, start your engines. And cool your jets.
A guide to what you can plant when
As temperatures get warmer most of us are starting to dream of the first juicy
ripe tomato or the heavenly fragrance of a garden-fresh rose. While we may be
ready to get out and garden, it may be a
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, December 17,2008
Holiday cacti brighten up your gloomy winter
A holiday cactus in full bloom is a great holiday gift. This easy-to-care-for
plant generally lives a long life and will easily bloom year after year. In
fact I often hear about holiday c
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, October 29,2008
Enjoy the season with autumn gardening chores
Don't let recent cool temperatures make you
think that the gardening season is over. Fall is a great time to get a few
last chores done and get a head start on next spring. Here a
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, October 22,2008
The science behind
Fall leaf colors, pumpkins and cool temperatures are
all signs of fall. As the temperatures become cooler, leaf color changes
will become more dynamic. So, why do leaves turn from
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, October 2,2008
Now is the time to take a soil test
The most important test a gardener can take is a soil
test. A soil test is used to determine the level of nutrients and pH in the
soil. Soil tests can reveal why some plants aren'
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, September 24,2008
Ornamental kale brightens your fall garden
This is the time of year when flower gardens start to
look tired. However there are a few plants that love the cooler
temperatures and brighten the fall garden. Chrysanthemums, as
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, September 4,2008
Flower power for fall
Just when you think that the perennial garden is
starting to fade, fall-blooming anemones add a splash of color to the
garden. These prolific bloomers will continue blooming for up to five
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, August 20,2008
Why can’t I grow perfect tomatoes?
One of the biggest joys of summer is eating a juicy
ripe tomato. Nothing beats the flavor of a garden fresh tomato on a
hamburger, on a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, or cherry tomato
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, August 6,2008
The approaching menace
The emerald ash borer moves closer to Springfield
The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced on
July 18 that the emerald ash borer had been spotted in McLean County. In
the past six years this pest has killed millions of as
Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, July 30,2008
Explore our garden wonders
Before the kids go back to school, explore our natural gems
It is hard to believe that children will be going back
to school in less than three weeks. Every year it seems like summer goes
faster, but I guess it's just because we are busier. Summer ba
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