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How to protect your roses from black spot disease

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jul 14, 2026 1:19 pm - Roses don’t always grow without challenges. Wilting, infestations and infections are not uncommon. And none are more dreaded than the often-deadly black spot disease.
Pottawatomie Garden Club awards scholarships to two St. Charles District 303 students

By Christie Slack, Pottawatomie Garden Club
Jul 14, 2026 12:07 am - The Pottawatomie Garden Club awarded scholarships to two St. Charles Unit District 303 students pursuing environmental or botanical sciences studies
Pruning tips for trees, shrubs and espaliers

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jul 10, 2026 11:53 am - Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden.
To fight Japanese beetles, don’t overwater grass

By Beth Botts, For the Chicago Tribune
Jul 07, 2026 3:52 pm - Now is the time to look out for one of our most conspicuous garden pests: the Japanese beetle.
On Gardening: Giant Lone Star is a heavenly hosta

By Norman Winter
Jul 07, 2026 3:51 pm - As a card-carrying member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Shadowland Giant Lone Star hosta.
Who says a vegetable garden needs full sun? Some plants do well in shadier spots

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jul 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight.
Wigglers, crawlers and swimmers: The surprisingly complex lives of worms and leeches

By Mark Spreyer, Stillman Nature Center
Jul 06, 2026 12:09 pm - Naturalist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the remarkable biology and regenerative powers of worms and leeches.
20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk to support homeless families

By Chris Dortwegt, Downers Grove Garden Walk
Jul 01, 2026 10:23 pm - The 20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk returns July 11, offering tours of five local gardens while raising funds to support homeless families through Bridge Communities' transitional housing program.
How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 30, 2026 4:03 pm - The White House Rose Garden has seen many changes over the years. Here's a look at how the Rose Garden and its plantings have evolved.
Plants that can deter insects and wildlife

Metro Creative Connection
Jun 30, 2026 12:36 pm - Some strategic choices regarding plants can greatly reduce the risk that insects and wildlife show up uninvited.

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