Gardening
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Home & garden calendar, June 9-20Jun 09, 2026 3:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the DuPage Monarch Project, the New Perennial Movement, and more. Also find more on garden walks, garden shows, and nature walks.
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The AP's gardening expert has a list of 10 top-performing new plants for this season
Jun 09, 2026 1:34 pm - The AP's gardening expert shares a list of 10 top-performing new plants for this season.
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Seasonal garden care: Safety equipment, pinching, and pruning tipsJun 09, 2026 5:00 am - Wear protective glasses and earplugs when using power equipment like weed whips and mowers in the garden, as debris can injure eyes and legs, while prolonged noise exposure can damage hearing.
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Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's garden
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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Spring pruning tips: When and how to shape your garden shrubsJun 02, 2026 3:04 pm - It’s a good time to prune back shrubs that bloomed early in spring. However, I’d avoid pruning summer-flowering shrubs like hydrangeas.
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Flower gardens endure hot, dry summers better if you choose these plants
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Forget a cup of sugar. These neighbors asked to borrow the backyard
May 26, 2026 4:35 pm - Marisa Mender-Franklin is part of a cadre of farmers across the U.S. who practice urban micro flower farming, providing “payment” in the form of lawn care, seed mix and, of course, fresh-cut flowers in exchange for space to grow.
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Home & garden calendar, May 26 to June 6May 26, 2026 3:35 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like herb gardens, edible fruit, and more. Also lists of nature walks, plant sales, garden walks, and workshops.
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Mow high, plant smart: Tips for spring lawn maintenance and vegetable gardensMay 26, 2026 1:05 pm - Rotating the crops in your vegetable garden helps to control pest problems.