Gardening
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Beat the winter blues at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ orchid showJan 20, 2026 4:27 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the 1960s and ‘70s during The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy, which opens Feb. 7 and runs through through March 22.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 24-31Jan 20, 2026 3:42 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings, events, and workshops in the suburbs on topics like soil health, composting, native plants, pruning, and houseplant care.
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It’s time to start seeds for early spring annualsJan 20, 2026 1:51 pm - It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 18-24Jan 13, 2026 5:53 pm - Gardening events, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, including garden club meetings, orchid shows, and classes on topics like pruning, beekeeping, and soil health.
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Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts
Jan 13, 2026 3:55 pm - Some of the most striking houseplants are succulents with unusual leaves. Unlike blooms that fade, unique foliage can steal the show year-round.
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Tips on planning your 2026 garden, organizing pots and protecting new houseplantsJan 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson offers tips on garden planning, cleaning and organizing pots and protecting new houseplants.
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How home gardeners can lessen impacts of climate changeJan 08, 2026 9:56 am - How home gardeners can use nature-based solutions to lessen the impacts of a changing climate is the topic of Green Drinks Libertyville meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Pizzeria de Ville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 11-17Jan 08, 2026 4:30 am - Upcoming garden club meetings, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago area, covering topics such as pruning, soil health, houseplant care, sustainable gardening, and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds.
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Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest’ luncheonJan 06, 2026 12:26 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its 85th anniversary "Enchanted Forest" luncheon, featuring magical woodland decorations, raffles, auctions, and handcrafted trees.
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How to turn your discarded Christmas tree into a feast for birdsJan 05, 2026 1:41 pm - When the holidays are over, instead of putting your Christmas tree on the curb for garbage collection, repurpose it in the garden with birdseed and suet ornaments for winter birds.