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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 14-20

Daily Herald report
Sep 09, 2025 4:48 pm - Upcoming gardening events in the Chicago suburbs including orchid and dahlia shows, talks on bees and invasive weeds, native plant and bulb sales, and an exhibit on public housing landscapes.
Brighten winter with indoor blooms by forcing spring bulbs to flower early

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Sep 09, 2025 12:12 pm - Pot up spring bulbs like tulips and hyacinths now and store them in cool darkness to trick them into blooming in winter.
Fall garden care tips: Improving soil, aerating lawns, planting bulbs

By Tim Johnson
Sep 09, 2025 10:33 am - Plants like rhododendrons and azaleas that prefer acidic soil conditions can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall.
Bike the Des Plaines River Trail on Sept. 27

Daily Herald report
Sep 09, 2025 9:41 am - Des Plaines’ 10th annual Community Bike Ride is set for Sept. 27.
Park district awards contract for demolition of Palatine Stables

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 09, 2025 7:44 am - The fate of the Palatine Stables was officially sealed Monday evening, when the Palatine Park District board hired a demolition firm.
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
Sep 09, 2025 7:13 am - Apple has rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war.
Buyers find undisclosed mold in basement

By Barry Stone
Sep 09, 2025 6:15 am - We purchased our first home about two months ago, and we hired a home inspector to check it out. But two months after moving in we discovered black mold in the basement.
5 food additives that might be bad for your health — and how to avoid them

By Anahad O’Connor
Sep 09, 2025 5:25 am - One reason ultra-processed foods might be so hazardous to your health is that they’re often loaded with chemical additives, such as synthetic emulsifiers, preservatives and sugar substitutes. Here are five additives that have been linked to health problems – along with ways that you can spot and steer clear of them.
This edamame, tofu and miso salad packs in protein, umami and crunch

By Ellie Krieger
Sep 09, 2025 5:21 am - This protein-packed vegan salad features soy three ways: bright green edamame, baked tofu and a dressing made with miso. Crunchy and colorful bell pepper, cucumber and daikon radish play supporting roles, alongside a dressing that also stars apricot preserves and sesame oil, both of which balance out the umami notes.
Turn summer’s best vegetables into a colorful, gently spiced korma

By G. Daniela Galarza
Sep 09, 2025 4:28 am - Saucy and rich, this korma is packed with summer vegetables. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand — fresh or frozen — but a colorful variety is ideal. Yogurt and homemade cashew broth are common additions to kormas, but this streamlined dairy-free version uses light coconut milk and cashew butter.

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