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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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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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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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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.
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Learn, shop and grow: MCC hosts Gardenfest and GardenExpo April 11Mar 08, 2026 10:00 am - McHenry County Gardenfest offers over 20 expert-led sessions on topics like hydroponics, tree selection, and cut flower gardening on April 11 at McHenry County College, featuring keynote speaker Neal Sanders presenting "Gardening is Murder."
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A glossary to help cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoorsMar 03, 2026 7:17 pm - It’s time to start seeds indoors for your spring garden. But how can you make sense of the jargon on the back of those seed packets? With this handy glossary at your side, you’ll understand what you’re buying and what it needs from you.
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Flower power: Local farmers tap into growing demand for fresh-cut bloomsMar 02, 2026 5:45 pm - When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience.
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Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick that helps tough-coated seeds sprout fasterFeb 24, 2026 6:14 pm - The hard coating on some seeds makes it difficult for them to sprout. Scarification can help to get them started.
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