Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Pottawatomie Garden Club opens season with programs on herbsMar 12, 2026 10:58 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will hold its first 2026 meeting on March 23 at New Covenant Bible Church in St. Charles, with Mary Lautanen-Raleigh presenting on herb uses.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club opens applications for $4,000 scholarshipsMar 12, 2026 10:25 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will award two $4,000 scholarships to students living in St. Charles Unit District 303 boundaries who plan to major in horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental science or related fields.
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Does mailbox use violate postal service rules?Mar 11, 2026 12:40 pm - A unit owner in our association places letters and notices to the other unit owners directly into our individual mailboxes that are located in the lobbies of our various condo buildings.
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Tips on preventing pest problemsMar 10, 2026 11:14 pm - Pests can be problematic for homeowners. Pests can be frightening, and an infestation can result in property damage if it is not discovered or treated promptly.
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Garden expert Mike Nowak to discuss backyard climate solutions March 27Mar 10, 2026 6:05 pm - The Lombard Garden Club welcomes Mike Nowak for a presentation on “Fixing Climate Change in Our Backyards and Front Yards” at the March 27 meeting.
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Tips for coloring Easter eggsMar 10, 2026 5:15 pm - Eggs are a traditional component of Easter festivities and decor. A few easy tweaks can make the process go more smoothly and result in vivid and creative eggs.
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Nobody said vegetable gardens must be in the backyard. Put them out front if it's sunnyMar 10, 2026 4:46 pm - If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard.
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The secret to home design that sings? Geometry.Mar 10, 2026 4:14 pm - Math might seem far removed from interior design, but geometry is often the secret behind homes that sing.
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Learn about the science behind native plant success at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meetingMar 10, 2026 2:25 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners welcomes environmental educator and biologist Lizzy Small on “From Soil to Songbirds: The Science Behind Native Plant Success” at the March 17 meeting at the Batavia Public Library
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What to expect when bulbs begin sproutingMar 10, 2026 1:08 pm - There is nothing to worry about if you see early bulb foliage.