Articles filed under Gardening
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Grow Wellness Foundation hosting Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden WalkMay 04, 2026 12:45 pm - The Grow Wellness Foundation's second annual Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk takes place June 26-27 in Naperville, featuring six private gardens with landscapes and water features.
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Elmhurst church’s Green Fair combines plant sale with environmental learningMay 03, 2026 7:47 pm - In addition to the plant sale, the 12th annual Green Garden Fair on May 9 will feature exhibitors like Custom Edge Sharpening, Prairie Wind Native Plants, City Bee Savers, and environmental groups like DuPage Birding Club and York High School Eco Club.
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Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale returns to Elgin Church May 9Apr 29, 2026 1:51 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Elgin will host its annual Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale May 9. It will feature homegrown flower, vegetable, and herb plants, a dozen vendors with indoor and outdoor decor, pet items, and Mother's Day gifts, plus freshly-made baked goods and handcrafted items.
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Lombard’s Lilac Time returns with concerts, parade and family eventsApr 28, 2026 11:13 pm - Lilac Time 2026 runs May 2-17 at Lombard's Lilacia Park, featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips across 7 acres with free admission and various events including the coronation of the Lilac Queen, Lilac Parade, Mutt Strut, crafts fair, and concerts.
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Once ornamental, now invasive: That beautiful spring tree in your yard is now illegal in IllinoisApr 28, 2026 4:41 pm - Do you have a Bradford pear tree in your yard? You don’t have to remove it, but don’t plant any more. It is now considered an invasive species in Illinois.
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Still unsure about composting? Here's why and how to make ‘black gold’ for the gardenApr 28, 2026 4:05 pm - I love the idea of transforming garbage into free mulch and fertilizer. Composting is a win-win: I save money and keep my eggshells, coffee grounds and weeds out of a landfill.
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16 varieties available at Lombard Garden Club’s Lilac SaleApr 28, 2026 12:20 pm - The Lombard Garden Club's annual lilac sale will take place on Thursday, May 7, at Lilacia Park, featuring 16 bush lilac varieties and two lilac trees.
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Essential spring garden tasks when you're running behind scheduleApr 27, 2026 4:54 pm - If you are running late getting your garden cleaned up, just continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials.
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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Rooted in service: Volunteers help Lake County Forest Preserves thriveApr 27, 2026 10:59 am - April is Volunteer Month, but in Lake County’s forest preserves, the contributions of volunteers are visible year-round.