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Meet Milkweed - the Monarch Nursery Plant
by LaManda Joy April 30, 2021
There are over 70 species of Milkweed worldwide, and we in Illinois are lucky to have multiple species that are native to the area. There are two ...
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Pick the Perfect Tomato
by Brekke Bounds April 09, 2021
There's a tomato for every garden and every table...
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2021 Organic Kitchen Garden Collection
by LaManda Joy April 05, 2021
Here it is... our favorite picks for all the good stuff to grow in 2021.
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Top 5 Spring Planning Tips
by LaManda Joy April 05, 2021

The absolute number one tip is to plan before you purchase anything... But that’s easier said than done, so here are City Grange's TOP FIVE TIPS to get started.
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What kind of soil do I have?
by Alexander Blake April 04, 2021
Easy, at home soil tests... Your soil is made up of three things: Sand, Silt, and Clay. Sand is the largest particle, creating fast draining an...
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Your Spring Garden
by Becky Rico April 04, 2021
This is the first in a series of three blog posts about succession planting.
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Gardening with Kids: Resources to Get Started
by Brekke Bounds April 04, 2021
Gardening with the kids in your life can be incredibly rewarding...
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Bees & Butterflies Need Love Too!
by Becky Rico April 04, 2021
Things to consider this spring for yard cleanup.
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Loving Native Plants
by Alexander Blake April 04, 2021
Water-wise, hearty, good looking… native plants are a philosophy as much as a category of plants. Many people start appreciating them as they are ...
- attracting pollinators
- Pollinators
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Filling, or Refreshing, Your Raised Bed Garden
by LaManda Joy April 04, 2021
Everything you need to know about filling, or refreshing, your raised bed garden...
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Cedar vs. Fir for Raised Bed Gardens
by LaManda Joy April 04, 2021
You have some important decisions to make while planning for your raised bed garden! The primary differences between fir and cedar are longevity a...
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Houseplant Basics
by LaManda Joy October 22, 2020

When decorating a home, office, or even just a small room of your own... houseplants are a beautiful way to make any space special adding life, and oxygen, wherever they are. And with some basic considerations houseplants can be easy to care for companions for years to come...
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