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Take in historical sights of Wilmette, Evanston with Mount Prospect Historical Society bus tripApr 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Take in historical sights of Wilmette, Evanston with Mount Prospect Historical Society bus trip
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Wheaton native plant sale set for April 23Apr 19, 2022 1:00 am - Wheaton's native plant sale will offer green thumbs a wide selection for their gardens. A roughly 30-page list of trees, shrubs, prairie grasses, ferns, woody vines and ...
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion - an...
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Shop the Spring Annual/Perennial Plant Sale at the COD GreenhouseApr 18, 2022 11:00 pm - The Horticulture program at College of DuPage will host its Spring Annual/Perennial Plant Sale on select dates in May at the COD Greenhouse, located just west of the Tec...
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Bensenville named a Tree City USAApr 18, 2022 1:00 am - For the 31st consecutive year, Bensenville has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. To achieve Tree City USA recognition, Bensenville met the program'...
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Cool-season annuals to add to your spring flower bedsApr 17, 2022 7:00 am - Plant cool-season annuals such as pansies and primulas that can tolerate a light frost in April to add color to your garden. These annuals can be used as under plantings...
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Cool-season edibles perfect for in early spring container gardensApr 17, 2022 6:00 am - Spring is here! As the days get longer and the temperatures slowly rise, it is time to plan and plant your containers with cool-season edibles. Cool-season edibles refer...
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Is your lawn mower OK? (How long has gas been in it?) Here's what suburban shops say to do.Apr 15, 2022 1:00 am - As spring green replaces winter brown, consumers can choose from a bevy of products promising a richer, thicker lawn. But is your mower ready for another season of cutti...
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Fox Valley Garden Walk to feature six gardens on Elgin's eastside June 25Apr 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will host its ninth Fox Valley Garden Walk on Saturday, June 25. It was postponed from 2020. The si...
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Learn about container gardening with Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley April 20Apr 10, 2022 11:00 pm - "Grow Your Own Groceries - in Containers!," a free seminar that will help people save money on food, build health and experience the pleasures of gardening, will be offe...