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wgem. com > 04/21/2026 > snapping-into-spring-asparagus-harvest-begins

Snapping into spring: Asparagus harvest begins

8+ hour, 55+ min ago  (141+ words) QUINCY (WGEM) - It's a sound that locals in Quincy know well and it means winter is finally behind us. Mill Creek Farm has begun its annual asparagus harvest, bringing a fresh taste of spring to the Tri-States. For the Roegge…...

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wgem. com > 03/17/2026 > winter-weather-threatens-springtime-blooms

Winter weather threatens springtime blooms

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (224+ words) QUINCY (WGEM) - The winter weather is already making an impact on local plant life across the Tri-States, as recent temperature swings threaten early blooms just weeks before spring. According to Chris Enroth, a horticulture educator with the University of Illinois…...