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In the Garden: Add some homegrown flavor to your gatherings

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In the Garden: Add some homegrown flavor to your gatherings

Fill your crudités platters with vegetables grown in your own garden and containers. Arrange the raw vegetables neatly on a platter or board and add a homemade dip seasoned with fresh herbs. Your family and guests are sure to enjoy the selection and fresh flavor. Look for opportunities to grow

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 2, 2026

In the Garden: Tips for growing tomatoes

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In the Garden: Tips for growing tomatoes

Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden, or plant them with flowers in garden beds. Purchase transplants from a local garden center if not starting plants from seed at home. Check the tags and select varieties suited to how

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 26, 2026

In the Garden: Raise your garden to new heights

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In the Garden: Raise your garden to new heights

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 19, 2026

In the Garden: 2026 is the Year of the Azalea

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In the Garden: 2026 is the Year of the Azalea

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 12, 2026

In the Garden: Boost your landscape's beauty with bee-friendly shrubs

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In the Garden: Boost your landscape's beauty with bee-friendly shrubs

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 5, 2026

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In the Garden: Save money by growing your own fresh vegetables

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 26, 2026

In the Garden: Save money by growing your own fresh vegetables

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In the Garden: Blackhawks big bluestem adds bold color, interest to landscape

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 19, 2026

In the Garden: Blackhawks big bluestem adds bold color, interest to landscape

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In the Garden: Bulbs with season-long color and pollinator appeal

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 12, 2026

In the Garden: Bulbs with season-long color and pollinator appeal

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In the Garden: A plant for every room in your home

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 5, 2026

In the Garden: A plant for every room in your home

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In the Garden: Boost your raspberry harvest with proper pruning

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 29, 2026

In the Garden: Boost your raspberry harvest with proper pruning

In the Garden: Winning vegetables for gardens and containers

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In the Garden: Winning vegetables for gardens and containers

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 22, 2026

In the Garden: Easy-care flowering plants for indoor gardens

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In the Garden: Easy-care flowering plants for indoor gardens

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 15, 2026

In the Garden: Low maintenance impatiens for sun and shade

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In the Garden: Low maintenance impatiens for sun and shade

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 8, 2026

In the Garden: Holiday plant legends and lore

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In the Garden: Holiday plant legends and lore

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 18, 2025

In the Garden: Experience the many benefits of spending time in nature

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In the Garden: Experience the many benefits of spending time in nature

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 11, 2025

In the Garden: Christmas tree alternatives that provide year-round beauty

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In the Garden: Christmas tree alternatives that provide year-round beauty

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 4, 2025

In the Garden: Bring a bit of spring indoors this winter

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In the Garden: Bring a bit of spring indoors this winter

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

November 20, 2025

In the Garden: Create your own winter containers

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In the Garden: Create your own winter containers

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

November 13, 2025

In the Garden: Dress up your holiday gatherings with a few succulents

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In the Garden: Dress up your holiday gatherings with a few succulents

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

November 6, 2025

In the Garden: Gardening gifts that keep giving

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In the Garden: Gardening gifts that keep giving

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 30, 2025

In the Garden: Winter is amaryllis season

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In the Garden: Winter is amaryllis season

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 23, 2025

In the Garden: Mark the location of late emerging perennials

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In the Garden: Mark the location of late emerging perennials

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 16, 2025

In the Garden: Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds

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In the Garden: Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 9, 2025

In the Garden: Plant flavorful and nutritious garlic this fall

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In the Garden: Plant flavorful and nutritious garlic this fall

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 2, 2025

In the Garden: Improve your garden soil with fall leaves and landscape trimmings

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In the Garden: Improve your garden soil with fall leaves and landscape trimmings

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 25, 2025

In the Garden: Add a fall display to your garden, front steps or balcony

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In the Garden: Add a fall display to your garden, front steps or balcony

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 18, 2025

In the Garden: Plant bulbs this fall for beautiful spring bouquets

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In the Garden: Plant bulbs this fall for beautiful spring bouquets

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 11, 2025

In the Garden: Beautify and expand your indoor garden

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In the Garden: Beautify and expand your indoor garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 4, 2025

In the Garden: Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden

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In the Garden: Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

August 28, 2025

In the Garden: Grow a bee-friendly lawn

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In the Garden: Grow a bee-friendly lawn

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

August 21, 2025

In the Garden: Freshen up your late season garden with strawflowers

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In the Garden: Freshen up your late season garden with strawflowers

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

August 14, 2025

In the Garden: Annual flowers that thrive in the heat

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In the Garden: Annual flowers that thrive in the heat

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

August 7, 2025

In the Garden: Plant a bit of shade

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In the Garden: Plant a bit of shade

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 31, 2025

In the Garden: Gathering ideas for next year's garden

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In the Garden: Gathering ideas for next year's garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 24, 2025

In the Garden: Reduce maintenance to boost your garden enjoyment

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In the Garden: Reduce maintenance to boost your garden enjoyment

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 17, 2025

In the Garden: Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables

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In the Garden: Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 10, 2025

In the Garden: Gardening in extreme heat

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In the Garden: Gardening in extreme heat

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 26, 2025

In the Garden: Maximize your harvest with succession planting

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In the Garden: Maximize your harvest with succession planting

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 19, 2025

In the Garden: How to create, plant and maintain a pollinator garden

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In the Garden: How to create, plant and maintain a pollinator garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 12, 2025

In the Garden: Plant sunflowers for a season of enjoyment

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In the Garden: Plant sunflowers for a season of enjoyment

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 5, 2025

In the Garden: The why and how of deadheading

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In the Garden: The why and how of deadheading

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 29, 2025

In the Garden: Weekend updates for your landscape

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In the Garden: Weekend updates for your landscape

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 22, 2025

In the Garden: Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitos

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In the Garden: Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitos

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 15, 2025

In the Garden: Creating and caring for shade gardens

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In the Garden: Creating and caring for shade gardens

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 8, 2025

In the Garden: There's always room for tomatoes

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In the Garden: There's always room for tomatoes

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 1, 2025

In the Garden: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

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In the Garden: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 24, 2025

In the Garden: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

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In the Garden: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 17, 2025

In the Garden: Plant a tree and make a difference

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In the Garden: Plant a tree and make a difference

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 10, 2025

In the Garden: Be a waterwise gardener

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In the Garden: Be a waterwise gardener

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 3, 2025

In the Garden: Grow, harvest and enjoy all parts of cilantro

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In the Garden: Grow, harvest and enjoy all parts of cilantro

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 27, 2025