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How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 30, 2026 4:03 pm - The White House Rose Garden has seen many changes over the years. Here's a look at how the Rose Garden and its plantings have evolved.
Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11

Daily Herald report
Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
Plants that can deter insects and wildlife

Metro Creative Connection
Jun 30, 2026 12:36 pm - Some strategic choices regarding plants can greatly reduce the risk that insects and wildlife show up uninvited.
How to control blackspot on roses and grubs in lawns

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun 25, 2026 6:00 pm - I do not see many hybrid tea or floribunda roses in home gardens. These types of roses need some extra care to perform well.
Tips to incorporate nature into an outdoor living space

Metro Creative Connection
Jun 24, 2026 9:33 am - Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor li...
The surprising ways dandelions are good for us — and our gardens

By Kate Morgan
Jun 23, 2026 5:57 pm - Although dandelions have been vilified in lawn care commercials and popular imagination, they’re useful in myriad ways. The entire dandelion plant is edible and has medicinal properties.
A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 23, 2026 5:49 pm - Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden.
Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4

Daily Herald report
Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
Summer pruning guide: How to shape hedges and train vines

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun 23, 2026 4:35 pm - It’s a bad sign for the health of your shrubs if they are leafing out sparsely now and there is no new growth at the base.
DIY or hire a pro? Here’s what to know about landscaping your yard

By Jennifer Barger
Jun 17, 2026 12:02 am - Getting help with landscaping isn’t limited to planting bushes and flowers; it’s also about hardscaping (patios, walks), placing trees in optimal spots and plotting out your property.

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