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GardenGuide
The app features an interactive map, tour guide, event calendar, What's in Bloom, Garden plant finder, and general plant guide, among other fun and useful things.
The app features an interactive map, tour guide, event calendar, What's in Bloom, Garden plant finder, and general plant guide, among other fun and useful things.
April
Greek mythology tells of the beautiful youth, Narcissus, who was so self-infatuated that he spent hours at the garden...
April
Bungalows and Arts and Crafts-inspired houses can be found in cities and suburbs across the country. Their popularity can be traced...
Q. I’m told that I shouldn’t transplant tomatoes and peppers to my garden until after the last frost date, but the listings show several different dates. Which date should I use here in the Chicago area?
A. The last frost date is a major consideration for deciding when to place young plants—particularly vegetable plants—in the ground.
Official listings provide several different dates for specific locations. For example, the Illinois State Climatologist’s office lists the following last frost dates...