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Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale returns to Elgin Church May 9

By Joanne Clevenger, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church
Apr 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.
Lombard’s Lilac Time returns with concerts, parade and family events

Submitted by Lilac Time
Apr 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.
Once ornamental, now invasive: That beautiful spring tree in your yard is now illegal in Illinois

Submitted by Jill Rebuck
Apr 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.
Still unsure about composting? Here's why and how to make ‘black gold’ for the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Apr 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.
16 varieties available at Lombard Garden Club’s Lilac Sale

By Sharon Rakowski, Lombard Garden Club
Apr 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.
Essential spring garden tasks when you're running behind schedule

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 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.
Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new trees

By Colleen Otte, The Morton Arboretum
Apr 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.
Rooted in service: Volunteers help Lake County Forest Preserves thrive

Kim Mikus
Apr 27, 2026 10:59 am - April is Volunteer Month, but in Lake County’s forest preserves, the contributions of volunteers are visible year-round.
Naperville Garden Club to host annual plant sale May 8-9

Submitted by Naperville Garden Club
Apr 26, 2026 11:31 pm - The Naperville Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale May 8-9, featuring hanging baskets, plants, and herbs suitable for Mother's Day gifts. Sale proceeds support local scholarships, civic beautification projects, and community programs as part of the garden club's mission to promote gardening and floral design throughout Naperville.
Join a woodland walk at Garfield Farm Museum

By Jerome Johnson, Garfield Farm Museum
Apr 21, 2026 4:23 pm - Garfield Farm Museum director Jerome Johnson will lead a nature walk through the museum's Harley Pond and Woods on Saturday, May 2.

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