Gardening
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8 new varieties of rose plants to choose from as a Mother’s Day gift
May 06, 2025 12:33 pm - Mother’s Day is coming. Instead of gifting your mom a bouquet of roses this year, why not give her a plant that will provide blossoms -- and joy -- for years to come? Here are eight new varieties to try.
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Home & garden calendar, May 11-17May 06, 2025 12:00 pm - Monarch butterflies, dahlias and plant sales.
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Elgin church hosts spring plant and craft saleMay 05, 2025 10:48 pm - Annual spring plant, patio, craft and bake sale at St. Hugh Church on May 10th. Proceeds of sale with vendors, plants and baked goods support outreach ministries.
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Learn the benefits of pollinators and how to attract them to your yardMay 02, 2025 3:46 pm - Pollinators in the forest preserves is the topic of Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter meeting at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road or online.
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Tidy up, test your soil and watch for diseaseApr 29, 2025 8:47 pm - Running behind on spring garden cleanup? You're not alone! Cut back perennials carefully and consider testing your soil. Watch for winter burn and Volutella blight. With smart moves now, your garden will thrive all season.
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Home & garden calendar, May 4-10Apr 29, 2025 8:26 pm - Owls, floral design and attracting birds, plus plant sales galore.
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Branches of history: Celebrate Arbor Day with a timeline of historic trees in the U.S.Apr 23, 2025 11:40 am - Prior to Earth Day showing up on the April calendar, Arbor Day was, and still is, celebrated on the fourth Friday in April. Trees, especially oaks, played a role in our country’s history long before they got a day of their own.
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Home & garden calendar, April 27-May 4Apr 23, 2025 12:56 am - All about dahlias, floral design, plant sales and more.
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Some tidying up and preventive tips for springApr 22, 2025 1:29 pm - Tidying up the garden bed edges will make it easier to mow your lawn. Core aerating your lawn makes the grass healthier. What other tips for spring will beautify your landscape?
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Home & garden calendar, April 20-26Apr 16, 2025 12:31 am - Container design, Arbor Day event, plant sales galore and more.