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Aug 3, 2020

Flowering native plants add color naturally - Woodstock Independent

COVID-19 pandemic. Gardening questions can still be left as a voice mail at 815-338-3737 or submitted online at uiemg-mchenry@illinois.edu. Members of McHenry County Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by U of I educators to provide a network of gardening programs and activities to the public, including research-based, unbiased home-gardening advice. Nancy Shevel, a U of I Extension Master Gardener in McHenry County, writes a regular column on gardening for The Independent. ...

Sep 8, 2017

Sunflowers prepare Barrington Hills farm for organic future

Barbara MacArthur, who with her late husband, Alex, ran the Strathmore Organic Farm at the same location on Spring Creek Road in McHenry County. Barbara MacArthur, who died last year, was a passionate pioneer of organic farming, decades ahead of its rising popularity today.But the land passed into other hands between the MacArthurs and the Davises, requiring work to restore its organic status.Farm manager Russ Grollemond began working for Barbara MacArthur in the mid-'90s and now does the same job for the Davises.He said he was trained in conventional farming techniques that use chemicals and are far less labor-intensive, but he learned everything he now practices in organic farming from Barbara MacArthur.  Russ Grollemond of Sycamore farms the new sunflower fields in Barrington Hills with the help of his John Deere tractor. The seeds will have a variety of uses, including for bird feed. - Mark Welsh Staff PhotographerGrollemond was a quick convert to recognizing it as a healthier way of farming."It's more complicated than most people realize," he said. "You don't get a big yield and you're always fighting weeds."And organic farms don't use genetically modified seeds that are lethal to insects, both helpful and harmful, he said.On Wednesday, he knew he saw a lot more bees pollinating the sunflowers than occurs with conventionally farmed crops.While organic farming makes large-scale cultivation less efficient, growing demand among consumers has opened new opportunities for smaller operators."It's becoming more and more popular because smaller farmers are recognizing it as a way to make money," Grollemond said.For example, Dawn Davis, who is on the board of Brookfield Zoo, said she's in early talks to provide organic foods for some of the animals there.But as much experie... (Chicago Daily Herald)

Jul 27, 2017

Gwin Mitchell Paden: Flowers are bright, but not all is delightful in Lodi

April 15 is when it collects all its presents!Here’s something more serious and, to me, very interesting: an article by Ken Olsen about Fort McHenry in Maryland. Most of us know this fort because it was where our flag was flying when the fort was under attack by the British in the war of 1812, and about which flag Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became our national anthem. Later, the fort became a Civil War detention center for Confederate soldiers and sympathizers. Just before World War I, the city of Baltimore leased it from the federal government and turned the grounds into “a taboo-smashing co-ed park and swimming beach.”Things changed after the United States entered World War I, and a military hospital was built among the historic military buildings. Fort McHenry had always been important strategically because it guarded the southern entrance to Baltimore Harbor. Its location was strategic for the hospital, also as it was close to major ports and was served by major railroads. The 3,000-bed hospital itself was known for its medical and surgical work and for its rehabilitation program. Thousands of volunteers from Baltimore came to help. By the time it closed, this hospital had laid the groundwork for what we now know as the Veterans Administration. It is now a historical monument, easily reached on the road from Baltimore to Annapolis. I know; I’ve been there.•••And one to end with: "Protecting our environment is not a luxury we can choose to enjoy, but a matter of survival. ... Peace in our world depends on our relating to each other with compassion." — The Dalai Lama... (Lodi News-Sentinel)

Sep 14, 2016

Boys golf scoreboard: Tuesday, Sept. 13 results

Geneva 145, Elgin 185 Geneva -- Isenhart 34, Green 35, McDonald 37, Monroe 39. Elgin -- Meyer 44, Sitter 44, Rodriguez 46, Fortman 51. * At Pinecrest McHenry 160, Huntley 170 McHenry -- Grubich 38, Prisching 40, LoPresti 41, Jones 41. Huntley -- Heinke 42, Jarecki 43, Laughlin 44, Kunde 44. * At Hughes Creek Kaneland 153, Geneseo 168 Kaneland -- Franck 38, Marshall 38, Glennon 38, Hed 39. * At The Highlands of Elgin, par 36 St. Edward 192, Walther Chrisitan 219 St. Edward -- Soroka 44, Poremba 44, Stepanovic 50, Enright 54. Walther Christian -- Starkel 50, Arvis 52, Johnstone 54, Andrel 63. * At Glendale Lakes, par 36 West Aurora 168, Glenbard East 181 West Aurora -- Vanderway 37, Whitney 41, Medlin 44, Pryer 46. * fremd 156, elk grove 184 At Fox Run, par 35 INDIVIDUAL results Fremd -- Schmidt 36, Gao 38, Kowalczuk 40, Guan 42, Jandura 43. Elk Grove -- Treder 41, Leone 45, Hartness 50, Rheinschmidt 51. * Hersey 163, Palatine 164 At Palatine Hills, par 36 Palatine -- Weltzien 37, Devaguptapu 42, Newman 43, Penrose 42, Myszka 48, Helms 47. Hersey -- Hersey 163: Jason Deans 36, Josh Glassman 38, Mark VandenAvont 44, Michael Thomas 45, Cade O'Neal 46, Joey Carlson 47. * hoffman estates 181, west chicago 195 At Bridges of Poplar Creek INDIVIDUAL results Hoffman Estates -- Harrison 43, Windels 43, Mayani 46, Klivek 52. West Chicago -- Hoffman 44, Rutledge 48, Babor 50, Gimre 53. * rolling meadows 160, buffalo grove 165 At Arlington Lakes, par 36 INDIVIDUAL results Rolling Meadows -- Luhan 38, O'Grady 40, Cho 41, Kornblum 41. Buffalo Grove -- Richards 40, Wolf 40, Constertina 42, Oddo 46. * prospect 150, schaumburg 55 At Mount Prospect Golf Course, par 35 INDIVIDUAL results Prospect -- Tenuta 32, Placko 39, Kingston 39, Garmoe 40. Schaumburg -- Tudor 38, Go 38, Meister 38, Flowers 41. JV: Prospect 177, Schaumburg 212. * Deerfield 169, Maine West 178 At Deerfield Golf Course, par INDIVIDUAL results Maine West -- Mirza 43, Mustari 44, Roscoe 45, Ronan 46. * st. viator 153, marian central 176 At Crystal Woods, par 36 INDIVIDUAL results St. Viator -- Crawford 38. Marian Central -- Seegers 43. * ... (Chicago Daily Herald)

Sep 7, 2016

Monday picks: Yo ho! A Lego pirate's life for me!

Monday, Sept. 5, in Waukegan. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, and 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Round Lake Beach. Shows the following week in McHenry, Carpentersville, Elk Grove Village, Itasca and other suburbs; check the website for details.   Gin Blossoms play alternative rock at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Thursday, Sept. 8. Upcoming concerts Gin Blossoms: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Alternative rock. $39-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. Ozomatli: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. For ages 21 and older. $20 general admission; $40 balcony. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com. Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $27.50-$37.50. thechicagotheatre.com. Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar. (Chicago Daily Herald)

Sep 7, 2016

Weekend picks: Haley Reinhart returns for Buffalo Grove Days

Saturday at Buffalo Grove Days, which returns this weekend at its new venue at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Free admission; charges for food and rides. (847) 459-2500 or bgdays.com. 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4; and 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5 U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note The U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note, a jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, presents a concert of classic and new jazz selections in Pfeiffer Hall, on the campus of North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Seating is first come, first served. Free. (630) 355-5880 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 Mustangs and more See a wide variety of classic cars at the 15th Annual Mustang Car Show at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Plus, expect live music, food, beer and giveaways. Preregister a car for the show for $15 with the online form or pay $20 on the day of the show. Trophies presented at 3 p.m. Admission to the show includes admission to the museum. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 4. Spectator admission is $15 adults; $13 seniors; $9 kids. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to... (Chicago Daily Herald)