Glencoe Lifestyle
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Festivals Nov. 11-17: Veterans Day events, Chicago Botanic's Lightscape, Morton's IllumiBrew and moreNov 09, 2022 5:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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First frost expected soon; plant bulbs nowOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city. Tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering the...
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Coleus cuttings give you a fresh start on next year's gardenOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - It is time to take cutting of your coleus if you want to overwinter the plants. Make about a 4-inch cutting from the tip of a stem, strip the lower couple of leaves and ...
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Festivals Oct. 7-13: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, fall fests and moreOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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October fests turn to fall colors, Halloween eventsOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - Oct. 1 Lake Bluff Rib Fest: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Bluff Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. A friendly rib competition between teams of...
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Festivals Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Oktoberfests, fall fests, Northwest Celtic Fest and many moreSep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig r...
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New plants, trees can be added to your yard in autumnSep 25, 2022 7:00 am - Fall is a great time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. In general, trees and shrubs do not need to be pruned when transplanted to compensate for loss of roots du...
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15 shows for fall: Classic tuners, new commissions, ever-resonant dramas among this season's theater highlightsSep 22, 2022 7:30 am - Musicals showcasing determined women; an operatic take on a beloved Broadway tuner; the stage adaptation of a popular film romance; dramas examining racism and the legac...
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Core aeration is advised once a yearSep 18, 2022 7:00 am - Autumn is a good time to core aerate and thatch your lawn to reduce soil compaction if you did not aerate in the spring. Core aerating once a year is enough for most res...
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Upcoming arts and craft shows bring a taste of autumn, winterAug 28, 2022 7:15 am - Aug. 28 A Walk in the Park 2022: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington ...