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Naperville Gardener – Getting to Know the State Pet of Illinois
In 2017, shelter dogs and cats were named the Official State Pet of Illinois. The most recent Krueger pet, Megan, was adopted last spring...
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Naperville Gardener – Getting to Know Illinois Popcorn
Most of us know that the State Bird of Illinois is the Northern Cardinal, but did you know that Illinois also has a State...
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Naperville Gardener – Thanks for Winter Birds!
I’m thankful for the birds that are around in the winter!
Two of my favorite birds fly south for the winter—robins and hummingbirds. My personal...
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Naperville Gardener – I Am Thankful for Nonprofits!
When you do a search for nonprofits in our area, you will be amazed at the seemingly endless list of organizations that work very...
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Naperville Gardener – I’m Thankful for Fall!
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” —Albert Camus
Fall is first runner-up in my choice of favorite seasons. Spring will...
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Naperville Gardener – I’m Thankful for My Garden Club
Fall always has an aura of fresh starts. I remember how each new year of school was full of new opportunities—new classes, new clubs...
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Naperville Gardener – Thankful To Recycle
I’m thankful that I live where recycling is easy to do!
Every gardener I know has expanded the initial love of growing beautiful plants, trees,...
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Naperville Gardener – I’m Thankful for the Pollinators and Surprises!
July is a time of delight and surprises in my gardens. The hummingbirds and butterflies are now regular visitors. Hummingbirds seem to have a...
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Naperville Gardener – I’m Thankful for Peonies! And My Granddaughter, Addy!
Choosing my favorite flower is like picking my favorite grandchild. Love them all, but each has their own time in the spotlight.
Right now, it’s...
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Naperville Gardener – I’m Thankful for Smart People Who Write Books
I love books and I was thinking about plants to add to my home landscape. I started perusing Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy.
Doug...