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Naperville Gardener – Celebrate 250-Plus Years of Gardeners
As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, let’s take a minute to reflect on how our forefathers were gardeners, environmentalists and conservationists.
George Washington hired...
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Naperville Gardener – State Bee in Illinois?
Have you heard the news? Illinois may soon have a State Bee! The Black-and-Gold Bumblebee (Bombus auricomus) was chosen over more than 500 native...
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Naperville Gardener – Getting To Know Illinois Milkweed
It’s finally time to get out in our gardens to evaluate the plants, trees and shrubs that survived this crazy winter and consider adding...
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Naperville Gardener – Getting to Know Illinois
Since April 24 is Arbor Day, a day to reflect on the importance of trees, it’s a good time to learn about the State...
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Naperville Gardener – Getting To Know Illinois Houseplants
March is when I tend to my houseplants—repotting, dividing and general grooming (removing dead leaves, cutting back, etc.)—before they get ignored as I tend...
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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...