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Despite the lateness in getting started, the crazy cold, wet weather and my getting another 200 sq ft (~18 sq m) of space, things are sprouting and/or in progress!
Rows of carrots, parsnips, onions, potatoes and amaranth have been planted.
This coming weekend/next week, the tomatoes and herb/flower seedlings will go in, assuming the weather outlook is < 50 F/10 C.
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The first sprouts of the season in my community garden (allotment) plot!
White and yellow onions from seed. A first attempt. They're poking their little sprouts up and out.
Next week, I'll be planting a row of parsnips between them. I'm experimenting with companion planting this year.
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Hype for the Future 186D: Illinois Route 1 Communities
Introduction The easternmost tier of counties in the State of Illinois is largely determined by the Route 1 corridor of the state, from the Cave-in-Rock community along the Ohio River in Hardin County to the south to the Chicago area firmly within Cook County to the north. Much of the highway represents the distinctive types of communities within the State; however, community sizes generally increase to the north and decrease to the south. Hardin County The southernmost county along the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186d-illinois-route-1-communities/
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Hype for the Future 186D: Illinois Route 1 Communities
Introduction The easternmost tier of counties in the State of Illinois is largely determined by the Route 1 corridor of the state, from the Cave-in-Rock community along the Ohio River in Hardin County to the south to the Chicago area firmly within Cook County to the north. Much of the highway represents the distinctive types of communities within the State; however, community sizes generally increase to the north and decrease to the south. Hardin County The southernmost county along the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186d-illinois-route-1-communities/
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Hype for the Future 186D: Illinois Route 1 Communities
Introduction The easternmost tier of counties in the State of Illinois is largely determined by the Route 1 corridor of the state, from the Cave-in-Rock community along the Ohio River in Hardin County to the south to the Chicago area firmly within Cook County to the north. Much of the highway represents the distinctive types of communities within the State; however, community sizes generally increase to the north and decrease to the south. Hardin County The southernmost county along the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186d-illinois-route-1-communities/
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Hype for the Future 186D: Illinois Route 1 Communities
Introduction The easternmost tier of counties in the State of Illinois is largely determined by the Route 1 corridor of the state, from the Cave-in-Rock community along the Ohio River in Hardin County to the south to the Chicago area firmly within Cook County to the north. Much of the highway represents the distinctive types of communities within the State; however, community sizes generally increase to the north and decrease to the south. Hardin County The southernmost county along the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186d-illinois-route-1-communities/
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Hype for the Future 186D: Illinois Route 1 Communities
Introduction The easternmost tier of counties in the State of Illinois is largely determined by the Route 1 corridor of the state, from the Cave-in-Rock community along the Ohio River in Hardin County to the south to the Chicago area firmly within Cook County to the north. Much of the highway represents the distinctive types of communities within the State; however, community sizes generally increase to the north and decrease to the south. Hardin County The southernmost county along the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186d-illinois-route-1-communities/
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Running almost two weeks behind, thanks to the mini-monsoon season we had in the North Midwest US, but potatoes are in. The hill in the middle is just reserved dirt for when I hill the individual plants as they develop. 15 total plants in this row.
Next couple of days, I'll get my onion seeds and carrots in.
#Gardening #VegetableGarden #NorthernIllinois #NorthernMidwestUS #Zone5a
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Started laying out the community garden (allotment) plot. Someone else thought part of my plot was theirs, but a chat with the garden director cleared that up.
Since half of my plot was tilled, I might use the machine on the other half, and then go over it with the broadfork. Maybe it'll work out OK?
Mrs Chgowiz helped with the measuring and cleaning up! :) I love it when she comes with to help out.
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Running way late and behind, but better late than never. I still have time for my spring spinach and lettuce. And I planted two Victoria rhubarb crowns, we'll see how that goes.
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Still with freezing overnight temps here in #NorthernIllinois, but the #perennials are doing well. Re-located and re-spaced the green onions (yes, perennial in my #Zone5b) today. Also found the second flower of the yard: a small bit of yellow on a Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea). The 2025-added Carex blanda sedges seem happy and are expanding. #NativePlants #gardening
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Maybe I'll hold off on planting the spinach and lettuce a few days...
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Sandhill Cranes over the house earlier this week. #northernillinois #birds #sandhillcrane #migration #flight
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Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock reportedly leaving Huskies to become a Seattle Seahawks assistant https://www.byteseu.com/1810477/ #FightingIrish #Illinois #MountainWestConference #NEWENGLANDPATRIOTS #NIU #NorthernIllinois #OhioState #RunningBacksCoach #SeattleSeahawks #Sports #TheHuskies #ThomasHammock
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Former Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch inducted to College Football Hall of Fame https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/678774/ #A.J.McCarron #AndreWilliams #CanadianFootballLeague #ChandlerHarnish #ChicagoBears #FBS #Football #HallOfFame #HeismanVoting #JameisWinston #JordanLynch #LasVegas #NorthernIllinois #RushingYards #Touchdowns
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Former Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch inducted to College Football Hall of Fame https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/678774/ #A.J.McCarron #AndreWilliams #CanadianFootballLeague #ChandlerHarnish #ChicagoBears #FBS #Football #HallOfFame #HeismanVoting #JameisWinston #JordanLynch #LasVegas #NorthernIllinois #RushingYards #Touchdowns
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Snow keeps falling... so quiet and peaceful.
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First major snowfall of 25/26 Winter... and it's just getting started.
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Loyola Chicago Ramblers face the Northern Illinois Huskies on 4-game losing streak https://www.rawchili.com/nba/425348/ #Basketball #CollegeBasketball #DeywilkTavarez #JustinMoore #LoyolaChicago #ncaa #NCAABasketball #ncaab #NorthernIllinois #NorthernIllinoisHuskies #TheHuskies
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Last harvest of 2025!
They say to leave parsnips in for awhile after the frosts. We've had a few frosty mornings, so I thought mid-November was a good time to go get them.
A good haul! Much better than I've done in the past. I think my soil-regeneration efforts - cover crops, rotation and compost - are helping!
Now on to blanching and freezing these lovelies.
#Gardening #Harvest #Preserving #NorthernIllinois #MidwestUS #Zone5a
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Meet 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Mason King, RB, Illinois State
Mason King, RB, Illinois State | 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview Mason King…
#nfl #nfldraft #NFLDraft #2026NFLDraftProspect #Football #IllinoisState #MasonBlakemore #MasonKing #NFL #NorthernIllinois
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Joining in with the garlic harvesting crowd. Planted 18, got 16 back. Pretty happy with that for a second season try. Drying out a bit and then will clean up more. #gardening #GrowYourOwn #NorthernIllinois #Zone5b
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I sowed my green/wax beans on the 10th, and the black beans on the 11th. To my surprise, they're already up and growing!
So my amaranth will have black beans growing near them! Next week, I sow the squash seeds to finish the 3 Sisters and transplant the bell peppers; with that the garden will be set. Finally.
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Backyard/Garden update:
The tomatoes might make it! Finally showing some green, growth after a rocky 3 weeks of looking gray/green in the containers.
The peppers are hanging on, but I had to give them some yellow-fertilizer again; more yellow leaves. Considering some diluted weed tea as well, just to keep the nutrients coming.
Herb garden is rolling along. Cilantro and dill are very happy! The chives, not so much. No germination yet 😔
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Unlike last year, the ground is still frozen right now. No sign of the crocuses yet and only a few garlics. I'll go out and poke around this weekend, but a little longer rest for me it seems. #gardening #NorthernIllinois #Zone5b
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Working on closing up the vegetable portion of the #garden this weekend but will leave the peas up. Hopefully these tomatoes will keep ripening inside. #gardening #GrowYourOwn #Zone5b #NorthernIllinois
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I have trouble thinning in the spring and clearing in the fall. Even though nothing will come of it, the zucchini and yellow squashes still want to try. It's November. #gardening #ClimateChange #Zone5b #NorthernIllinois
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First year growing #garlic (German Red). Could use some #GardeningHelp.
Q1: The bottom two leaves are wilted. Tips (not pictured) are staring to brown. What do you think? Should I wait? Internet advises different things.
Q2: Garage or basement as curing locale? Or is neither a good option? #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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First year growing #garlic (German Red). Could use some #GardeningHelp.
Q1: The bottom two leaves are wilted. Tips (not pictured) are staring to brown. What do you think? Should I wait? Internet advises different things.
Q2: Garage or basement as curing locale? Or is neither a good option? #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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First year growing #garlic (German Red). Could use some #GardeningHelp.
Q1: The bottom two leaves are wilted. Tips (not pictured) are staring to brown. What do you think? Should I wait? Internet advises different things.
Q2: Garage or basement as curing locale? Or is neither a good option? #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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First year growing #garlic (German Red). Could use some #GardeningHelp.
Q1: The bottom two leaves are wilted. Tips (not pictured) are staring to brown. What do you think? Should I wait? Internet advises different things.
Q2: Garage or basement as curing locale? Or is neither a good option? #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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First year growing #garlic (German Red). Could use some #GardeningHelp.
Q1: The bottom two leaves are wilted. Tips (not pictured) are staring to brown. What do you think? Should I wait? Internet advises different things.
Q2: Garage or basement as curing locale? Or is neither a good option? #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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The two different leaves are throwing off the plant apps. Does anyone know what this is? #PlantIdentification #GardeningHelp #NorthernIllinois
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The two different leaves are throwing off the plant apps. Does anyone know what this is? #PlantIdentification #GardeningHelp #NorthernIllinois
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The two different leaves are throwing off the plant apps. Does anyone know what this is? #PlantIdentification #GardeningHelp #NorthernIllinois
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The two different leaves are throwing off the plant apps. Does anyone know what this is? #PlantIdentification #GardeningHelp #NorthernIllinois
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The two different leaves are throwing off the plant apps. Does anyone know what this is? #PlantIdentification #GardeningHelp #NorthernIllinois
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After our very warm February, I decided to go early (March 3) with some #peas, thinking I can still plant at the usual time if they don't come up. Many did germinate in March but they really only got going in April.
Experiment conclusion: "As soon as soil can be worked" is true but staying winter-lazy for a bit longer would have been fine. #gardening #Zone5b #NorthernIllinois #VegetableGardening
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Lots of perennials showing up with new growth now - coneflowers, bergamot, wild geraniums, goldenrod... and of course the stalwart hostas. #gardening #Zone5b #NorthernIllinois
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I just leave my green onions in over winter (under a leaf mulch). They survive and come back early spring. #Zone5b #NorthernIllinois #gardening