Lifestyle
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There are flowers too? Some plants prized for foliage surprise gardeners with late-season blooms
Nov 12, 2024 11:51 pm - Part of the thrill of gardening are the surprises you might find along the way. Here are some plants chosen primarily for striking foliage that may surprise you with their blooms or berries.
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 17-23Nov 12, 2024 11:36 pm - Fall garden cleanup, seasonal centerpieces, holiday public light displays and more.
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How to know whether to cut perennials back in fall or springNov 12, 2024 10:23 pm - Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. However, there are some situations to cut back some perennials in the fall.
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Geneva church’s new gazebo provides seating, shelter for Third Street shoppersNov 12, 2024 8:44 pm - Just in time for the holiday rush, visitors to Geneva’s popular Third Street retail district have a new place to relax and take a break from shopping.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Taize prayer at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Nov. 25Nov 12, 2024 8:17 pm - The community is invited to attend a Taizé service, a quiet hour of peace-filled, meditative prayer to celebrate Thanksgiving and welcome the upcoming holiday season on M...
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Celebrating a century of ministry: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church marks 100 years of community commitmentNov 12, 2024 8:02 pm - St. Joan of Arc is launching its centennial celebration, honoring 100 years of ministry and service to the Lisle community.
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Gary UMC’s Holiday Cookie Walk on Dec. 7 to raise money for missionsNov 12, 2024 6:57 pm - The Holiday Cookie Walk at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Saturday, Dec. 7 is an opportunity to purchase homemade cookies for gifts, gatherings and good. The...
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The last rose of summer … er … fall: Mild November results in ‘weird’ lilac, crabapple floweringNov 12, 2024 6:47 pm - Drought and a mild fall is confusing flowering plants, experts say.
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Seeing the whole learner: Fourth-grade teacher pours passion into helping her students growNov 12, 2024 6:30 am - From squid dissection day to providing students with consistency and routines, Forest Glen fourth-grade teacher Jorie Dragas was recently recognized as the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce’s educator of the year for her commitment to her students’ educational growth.
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Warning signs a bathroom needs workNov 11, 2024 10:29 pm - When it comes to bathrooms, homeowners can keep an eye out for various signs suggesting the room needs a remodel.