Archive for October, 2012
Cute uses for Ball Jars.
Check out some really cute ideas for decorating and using Ball jars:
Continue Reading October 30, 2012 at 10:15 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
University of Illinois Extension is a wealth of good information.
“Everything you need to know about the fall season from the University of Illinois Extension”
Continue Reading October 30, 2012 at 10:08 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
Watering trees, shrubs and evergreens — keep at it
Although the heat of summer has passed and the cooler temperatures and periodic showers of fall have arrived, watering trees and shrubs is still the single most important fall chore this year, so don’t put the hose away yet!
Continue Reading October 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
Bulbs: How deep to plant them.
For spacing: small bulbs should be spaced about 3 inches apart, with the larger ones spaced 5 to 6 inches apart.
Continue Reading October 26, 2012 at 10:47 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
How to Compost your leaves.
Your leaves are gold! Don’t throw them away. They contain nutrients that, when returned to the soil, improve pH, build organic matter, and literally feed your plants. Here’s how you can turn that gold into green:
Continue Reading October 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
Free download-able pumpkin carving stencils available.
Carve a pretty harvest-theme motif into your Halloween pumpkins this year using our free stencils featuring leaves, pinecones, owls,
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Reminder: Garden Club Meeting this Saturday at noon.
We’re having as pot luck luncheon, slideshow and officers’ elections.
Continue Reading October 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
Thursday, 10/18 7:00pm – Patio Theater “Jazz Benefit Showcase” 7:00pm $20
Come join us in celebrating movies and music with this special concert performed by local legends Frieda Lee and Dale Tippett Jr. They will perform some great classic hits from movies such as Casablanca, Blues Brothers, Guys and Dolls and many more!
Continue Reading October 17, 2012 at 2:19 PM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
Chili Cookoff Sunday from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Everyone is invited to a Chili Cookoff at Irving Park United Methodist Church this Sunday from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Continue Reading October 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment
Help build the new YMCA play ground. 10/18 and 10/20.
October 12, 2012 at 10:06 AM Irving Park Garden Club Leave a comment