Gardening
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MCC, Master Gardeners to hold annual garden walk in McHenry CountyMay 26, 2026 11:17 am - Garden Walk 2026 will be presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College on Saturday, July 11.
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Every spring, 13M wildflowers give this preserve a jolt of natural beauty
May 19, 2026 5:04 pm - The G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Virginia, about 62 miles west of Washington, includes one of the largest great white trillium stands in the world - about 13 million across two square miles of woods.
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How to mulch your garden beds without harming plants
May 19, 2026 3:59 pm - When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order.
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-30May 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing edible fruit trees in the Midwest, herb gardens and more. Also, list of plant sales, garden walks, and nature walks.
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Container gardening success: Proper drainage and plant care techniquesMay 19, 2026 10:44 am - If you are unable to quickly install the new containerized plants you purchased, it’s easier to keep them watered if you hold them in the shade before planting.
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Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone
May 17, 2026 8:45 pm - Bradford pear trees put on a beautiful show in the spring. But Illinois is soon banning their sale.
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How native seeding is used for ecological restoration at Lake County forest preservesMay 15, 2026 4:33 pm - Using native plants to attract pollinators, birds and wildlife to your landscape can be a fulfilling practice but can come at a cost, especially if you have a lot of ground to cover.
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‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Lilac Time in Lombard culminates in parade on SundayMay 13, 2026 10:26 am - Don’t read too much into the “bloom ’o’ meter” dial, the official gauge for Lilac Time, turned past fully blooming. The Palibin lilacs are holding court now. And Lilac Time is a marathon not a sprint, topped off by a parade down Main Street this Sunday.
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-23May 12, 2026 5:54 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Monet’s gardens, painting pots, and protecting the environment. Also, lists of plant sales, wildflower walks and garden walks.
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Microgardening means getting a surprisingly big harvest from a windowsill or balcony garden