Articles filed under Gardening
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Elmhurst church to host Green Garden FairApr 29, 2025 3:22 pm - First Congregational Church hosts its annual Green Garden Fair on May 10, featuring organic plant sale, garden exhibits, tool sharpening, and sustainability organizations.
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Branches of history: Celebrate Arbor Day with a timeline of historic trees in the U.S.Apr 23, 2025 11:40 am - Prior to Earth Day showing up on the April calendar, Arbor Day was, and still is, celebrated on the fourth Friday in April. Trees, especially oaks, played a role in our country’s history long before they got a day of their own.
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25,000 daffodils expected to bloom in St. Charles this yearApr 14, 2025 11:54 am - The St. Charles Park District and The River Corridor Foundation will meet next week to celebrate five years of collaboration and 25,000 daffodil blooms in Mount St. Mary Park.
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Warrenville celebrates Arbor Day April with free tree giveawayApr 04, 2025 6:36 pm - Warrenville is hosting an autism-friendly Arbor Day event on April 26 with a tree planting ceremony, environmental fair, free trees, prizes, and refreshments.
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A ‘Wild Mile’ in St. Charles? River Corridor Foundation floating a new idea for boardwalks, gardensMar 21, 2025 5:00 am - The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles continues to look ahead, proposing a floating garden plan, near the Pottawatomie Park area.
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What first-time homeowners should know about fertilizing a lawnMar 11, 2025 6:49 am - Fertilizing can ensure a lawn grows in lush, green and healthy, but first-time homeowners may want to know a few things prior to taking a spreader for a spin for the first time.
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Aeration breathes new life into lawnsMar 11, 2025 2:38 am - Aeration is one task that can complement other lawn care strategies throughout the growing season.
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DuPage Monarch Project to host Pollinator Blitz on March 15Mar 05, 2025 10:56 am - Learn about native pollinators and plants to help counter the decline of bees and other insects critical for ecosystems and food production at the Pollinator Blitz event March 15.
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A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this yearFeb 19, 2025 7:19 pm - Purple cauliflower that turns fuchsia?! Color-shifting squash and other jaw-dropping new plants win top awards for 2025.
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Wheaton Garden Club taking orders for annual plant saleFeb 05, 2025 10:25 pm - Wheaton Garden Club's annual plant sale featuring annuals, hanging baskets, flats, and specialty items is open for online orders until March 1, with pickup on May 17.