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How to Get Rid of Bugs (and Deer and Rabbits) That Attack Dahlias and Other Garden Plants

By Carol Cichorski, on July 18th, 2020%

Central States Dahlia Society just put out a great list of pests that attack dahlias, and more importantly, how to get rid of said pests. We’re talking about bugs, deer, and rabbits.

Looking for more good info on dahlias, or a club near Chicagoland to give you tips and tricks to grow dahlias? See . . . → Read More: How to Get Rid of Bugs (and Deer and Rabbits) That Attack Dahlias and Other Garden Plants

The Hummingbirds Are Coming!

By Carol Cichorski, on April 23rd, 2016%

I put out my hummingbird feeder today. It is early, but I suffer from intense positivity. I also suffer from internet exposure. Fortunately, the internet resource is a reliable one. You too can go to Journey North to see that the first hummingbird in our Chicagoland area was reported on April 16th.

Journey North noted . . . → Read More: The Hummingbirds Are Coming!

The Georges’ Attract Birds All Winter Long

By Carol Cichorski, on January 21st, 2014%

Food – Water – Shelter. Those 3 words should be enough for an article on attracting birds for the winter. Just 3 words: Food – Water – Shelter. There, I’m done. Well, not exactly.

Those 3 words (Food – Water – Shelter) were not new information for me, and those 3 words (Food – Water . . . → Read More: The Georges’ Attract Birds All Winter Long

Zone 5 – Favorites On The 5th – Top 10 Takeaways From The Chicago Flower & Garden Show

By Carol Cichorski, on April 5th, 2013%

Session after session after session after session. As the On-Site Seminar Manager for the Chicago Flower & Garden show, you’ve got to figure I have some takeaways to share. No, not leftover plants from the displays (darn). For this month’s Favorites on the Fifth, I’ll share my list of favorite informational takeaways from the show.

Zone 5 – Favorites On The 5th – Japanese Beetles

By Carol Cichorski, on July 5th, 2012%

I welcome you to ‘Zone 5 Favorites on the 5th’. I post on the 5th of every month, redirecting visitors to a favorite posting relative to zone 5. My apologies for using the word ‘Favorites’ in a title where I also used the words ‘Japanese Beetles’. Japanese Beetles are far from my favorites. What we . . . → Read More: Zone 5 – Favorites On The 5th – Japanese Beetles

Christmas Gifts For The Gardener – What Did Carol Get?

By Carol Cichorski, on December 27th, 2011%

What did I get for Christmas?? Let’s start with what I didn’t get…

I did not get a new grandchild. The doctor says tomorrow. Really. I did not get Christmas dinner at my brother Bob’s house. We got to make dinner at our house with 3 hour notice and only the Japanese grocery store open. . . . → Read More: Christmas Gifts For The Gardener – What Did Carol Get?

Christmas Gifts For The Gardener – And For The Birds

By Carol Cichorski, on December 20th, 2011%

Here is an opportunity to please your gardening friend, as well as his or her feathered friends. When it comes to Christmas gifts, Wild Birds Unlimited has a great variety of bird feeders and supplies.

Saturday morning at our house is for the birds. Well, not literally, but they can reliably be seen right outside of . . . → Read More: Christmas Gifts For The Gardener – And For The Birds

Beating The Japanese Beetle

By Mike Cichorski, on August 18th, 2011%

Carol promised you a gardening tip, and I get to deliver.

Steve Meggos hosted a garden walk for a variety of garden clubs last night, including the Central States Dahlia Society. Steve is one of the best dahlia growers/hybridizers in the nation, while his brother Louis grows exemplary roses. What a talented family.

Two of . . . → Read More: Beating The Japanese Beetle

Baby Eagles

By Carol Cichorski, on April 20th, 2011%

Look at this live stream of baby eagles on USTREAM. I’m watching Mom and Dad eagle and the little babies right now. I even hear them peeping. Soooo cute!

Video clips at Ustream

Decorah Eagles – As of 4/20/11

Total views: 48,400,160 The Raptor Resource Project brings you the Decorah Eagles from atop their . . . → Read More: Baby Eagles

OhWhatAWednesday – Now That’s A Birdhouse

By Carol Cichorski, on February 9th, 2011%

20.2 inches of snow and I’m out there taking pictures of my garden. Interestingly enough, I’m not much of an indoor gardener. Yes, there are a few plants inside, which is not a good thing for them under my care. My eyes search outside, even this time of year. No, we can’t eat Saturday morning . . . → Read More: OhWhatAWednesday – Now That’s A Birdhouse

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