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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 31 to Feb. 7

Jan 27, 2026 7:44 pm - Learn about upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and educational workshops in the Chicago suburbs, including one on “Reducing Climate Change Through Composting.”
Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

By ANITA SNOW
Jan 27, 2026 4:59 pm - Plant lovers can make a bold statement indoors with colorful succulents, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS
Jan 27, 2026 4:13 pm - Rock salt is the cheapest and most commonly used product for melting ice and snow. But it's not great for the environment and it's not the most effective option out there.
Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier

By Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Jan 27, 2026 1:42 pm - Science has your back when it comes to habits that will encourage better health and longevity. See what this doctor recommends for some simple steps to better health.
How can our condo association update outdated declaration?

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 27, 2026 10:28 am - The governing documents for our condominium association are about 25 years old and contain outdated references. Can you describe the process to update the declaration?
A groundhog robot? Woodstock won’t bow to PETA pressure to replace its woodchuck mascot

By Claire O'Brien
Jan 27, 2026 7:41 am - Woodstock Willie is set to make his annual prognostication on the next six weeks of weather early on Groundhog Day morning. However, the national animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for the furry forecaster to be replaced by a 3D holographic projection, the costumed mascot, a stuffed toy, or even an AI-powered robot groundhog.
Warm up with creamy rutabaga, parsnip and cheddar soup

By KATIE WORKMAN
Jan 27, 2026 5:28 am - Even the most stoic vegetables can be coaxed into something soft, sweet and yielding. In this Creamy Rutabaga, Parsnip and Cheddar Soup, they're simmered until ready to be puréed into a smooth potage that warms the soul and happily anchors a meal.
This beef stew with vegetables is a hearty, healthy riff on a classic

By Ellie Krieger
Jan 27, 2026 5:26 am - Every spoonful of this hearty stew boasts tender beef, sweet butternut squash and hearty chickpeas. It’s a great dish to cook over the weekend — or whenever you have a chunk of time — and only gets more flavorful the longer it sits.
Add cabbage to your pasta sauce. You’ll thank me later.

By Aaron Hutcherson
Jan 27, 2026 5:25 am - Cabbage adds bulk and nutrition to this pasta with Italian sausage and crushed tomatoes. Use store-bought, pre-shredded cabbage to save on prep time. It’s a full meal on its own, but you could also serve it with a side salad and garlic bread to feed more people.
Tortilla soup gets a green, refreshing boost from salsa verde

By G. Daniela Galarza
Jan 27, 2026 5:08 am - This green variation on tortilla soup uses store-bought salsa verde for fresh flavor and verdant color. Beans and chicken provide texture and heft, but it’s the addition of fried tortillas that thickens the broth — and gives this soup its name. More fried tortilla strips on top, plus crema, cotija cheese, cilantro leaves and onion complement and enliven each spoonful.

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