Articles filed under Gardening
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Fetch a bounty of beautiful plants at Petals for PetsMay 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Planting and gardening season is underway, and West Suburban Humane Society is inviting the community to add beautiful blooms to the landscape while helping pets in need...
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No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics sayMay 04, 2023 1:00 am - If you're reading this, chances are you've heard about the #NoMowMay movement that's been gaining steam on social media and in eco-conscious circles these past few years...
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TLC hosts Spring Wildflower Walk May 6 in WoodstockMay 03, 2023 1:00 am - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 6. It will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spring Hollow Nature Preserve in Woods...
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Elmhurst's First Congregational to host Green Garden Fair May 13May 01, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 13, the First Congregational Church in Elmhurst is holding their annual Green Garden Fair from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave. (sou...
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Get garden beds in tiptop shape before plantingApr 30, 2023 7:00 am - If you are running late getting your garden cleaned up, it is OK to continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials. The perennials have begun grow...
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Dundee Backyard Garden Club to hold annual plant sale May 20Apr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in Grafelman Park, off Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. It ...
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Learn about gardening at the Lisle Library District in MayApr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., is offering multiple gardening and floral-based programs throughout May. Craft programs for all ages feature plants or flowers...
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Join wildflower walk at Dixie Briggs-Froom Nature Preserve May 7Apr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Celebrate spring with a wildflower walk! Join Friends of Dundee Natural Areas first wildflower walk at Dixie Briggs-Fromm Nature Preserve in Dundee Township on Sunday, M...
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Annual Lombard Lilac Sale opens May 11Apr 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Lombard Garden Club's annual Lilac Sale will open at noon Thursday, May 11, at Lilacia Park, 150 W. Parkside Ave. Lilacs are $35 each, including tax. There is a $3 p...
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Lilac of the weekApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - This week's feature, Charles Joly lilac (Syringa vulgaris), is one of the earliest French hybrids and the finest of the double dark red lilacs. Its small purple buds tur...