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		<title>Field Trip of the West Chicago Prairie &#8211; a very fun time!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several members of WCGC met on Saturday, July 30th, for a 2 to 3 hour guided tour of the West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve. The tour was led by Steve Sentoff, President of the West Chicago Prairie Stewardship Group. The 360-acre West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago is one of the region’s premier natural areas. In addition to wetlands [...]]]></description>
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		<title>April Showers bring May FlowersCarol Massat of The Growing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Warm weather annuals can be found at garden centers very early (The Growing Place offers them the first weekend of May) but they must be kept warmer than 40 degrees to avoid damage or stalling of growth. Warm weather annuals include: impatiens, begonias, caladiums, marigolds and manymore. Cool weather flowers have been available since early [...]]]></description>
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		<title>News from Kruseby Angie &amp; Billie</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calendar spring begins March 20.  When spring weather begins is another story.  Usually we have some teaser warm days and then reality check is interjected with some blustery cold wind and maybe some snow.  However, Spring, cannot be denied!  We will soon be reveling in saturated green and brilliant flashes of color. The Grape Hyacinths [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plant Friendly Ice Melters are Effectiveby Heather Prince of The Growing Place</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter in the Chicago area means lots of ice and snow. Keeping paths, steps, and porches free of ice is an important safety measure, but not all ice melting products are plant friendly! Rock salt, or sodium chloride is our most common product, but it’s extremely harmful to plant material and can impact your soil health. Look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Thanks and Gratitude</title>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2010/11/18/our-thanks-and-gratitude/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several board members will retire from leadership positions after this month, having worked tirelessly on our behalf for many years. These volunteers are: Lou Horton (program chair) and Dick Darrah (plant sale coordinator). Many thanks to them for all their hard work and long hours! Your efforts have helped make the WCGC the great organization it is.]]></description>
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		<title>Potluck, Election, and Garden Dollar Auction</title>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2010/11/04/potluck-election-and-garden-dollar-auction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have many items for the silent auction that will take place before, during, and after our dinner. For dinner, main dish, beverages, and tableware will be provided. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, arriving no later than 6:30 p.m. For the auction, bring your Garden Dollars with you—they are the only currency that will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Open Board Positions for 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2010/09/18/open-board-positions-for-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The board for 2011 will be needing some new leadership. Please read the information below about the upcoming open positions and see where you can help out. Vice-President: No pre-determined tasks go with this job. The president will make special assignments as things come up. This is a great way to get involved without knowing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secret Garden at the Kruse House &amp; Posey Mosey Garden Stroll</title>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2010/06/13/secret-garden-at-the-kruse-house-posey-mosey-garden-stroll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The West Chicago Garden Club is again sponsoring a free Open Garden Day at the historic Kruse House Secret Garden at 527 Main Street in downtown West Chicago on Sunday afternoon, August 1st. The West Chicago Historical Society will be offering tours of the Kruse House during the afternoon.  In addition to tours of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President’s Dinner and Garden Dollar Auction</title>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2009/11/14/president%e2%80%99s-dinner-and-garden-dollar-auction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you ready for the much-anticipated Garden Dollars Auction? We have many items for the silent auction that will take place before, during, and after our dinner. For dinner, chicken, beverages, and tableware will be provided. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, arriving no later than 6:30 p.m. For the auction, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Easy it is to be Green- Tips from Susan Grupp</title>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2009/09/19/how-easy-it-is-to-be-green-tips-from-susan-grupp/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These ideas may not be new to you, but practicing them can make a real difference! Water less frequently, but more deeply. This is not only better for the plants, but a more efficient use of our water resources. Incorporating native plants into at least part of the landscape is advantageous because they’re less disease-prone, [...]]]></description>
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