City Grange Gazette

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 ...

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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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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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Landscaping Savvy: Fall is the New Spring

by Alexander Blake September 11, 2020

Fall is a great time to think about landscape additions and upgrades. You’ve been appreciating your space (and maybe noticing its shortcomings) all summer and now is the time to make those little tweaks to catapult your outdoor space into fall beauty.

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Fall Veggie Fun

by LaManda Joy August 17, 2020

Even though it’s still hot and sticky outside, if you are a veggie gardener it’s time to start thinking fall...

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How'd it get to be August already?

by LaManda Joy August 06, 2020

We took a pause, looked around and realized August would be a good time to give our hard working staff (and ourselves) a little time off. But not much, because we have a lot of things in the works...

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There's Still Time to Plant Your Cutting Garden

by Alexander Blake June 24, 2020

Flowers grown especially for cutting are a great addition to any garden. Fresh cut flowers are also a wonderful, homegrown gift.

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Fresher Together

by Alexander Blake June 17, 2020

Chef Fresh Robeson started Fresher Together to use food and growing as a way to collaborate around healing, economic development, and training. We’re excited to partner with Chef Fresh and Fresher Together to help bring food and gardening to even more folks in Chicago.

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Mulch Magic In Your Garden

by Alexander Blake June 09, 2020

Mulching your veggie garden can be an important tool for success and June is a great month to do it as your plants have started to get established and the heat of summer is beginning to creep up on us...