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Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month – I’m STILL Gardening
“A garden is a thing of beauty and a joy forever,” says John Keats, famous poet of the 1800’ s. Well, about now, I’m...
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Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month…. ‘I Pay Tribute to our Armed Forces!’
Naperville is fortunate to be home to two Blue Star Memorial Markers. Yes, two! These markers take their name from the blue star in...
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Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month… I Can Grow Milkweed
Milkweed (asclepias) plants are essential to butterfly gardens. What is more enchanting than a kaleidoscope of butterflies fluttering around your gardens? Milkweeds provide nectar...
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Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month: I can ‘plant for pollinators’
When you’re shopping for plants for summer color at local stores – or better yet, local plant sales – please consider taking home some...
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Naperville Gardener – Super power of the month: I can grow trees
J. Sterling Morton lived in Nebraska and when he became secretary of the Nebraska Territory, he proposed a tree planting holiday in 1872 and...
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Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month: I can grow houseplants!
In November 2021, I attended Des Plaines Garden Club’s Annual Holiday Luncheon where they also were celebrating their 90th anniversary. Since we garden club...
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Naperville Gardener – Super power of the month
I know that the past influences who I am today and who I am becoming.
Milestones, such as anniversaries and birthdays, prompt us to reflect...
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Naperville Gardener – We all have super powers
The past two years have really beaten me down—with Kent’s West Nile Virus, my dad’s death and the aftermath of cleaning out generations of...
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Naperville Gardener – December’s Book of the Month
“Santa is Coming to Naperville” by Steve Smallman is a beautifully illustrated children’s book, perfect for young children.
Follow Santa as he and his reindeer...
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Naperville Gardener – November’s Book of the Month, Cup of Cheer™ House Walk, and Holiday Market and Tea
Discover “Christmas Classics” by Florists’ Review. Featuring more than a hundred photos, this book will inspire you to make a new wreath for your...
