Articles filed under Gardening
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The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nurseryJan 20, 2026 5:40 pm - If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing between a leaf and its stem, or a leaf that just looks off.
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Beat the winter blues at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ orchid showJan 20, 2026 4:27 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the 1960s and ‘70s during The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy, which opens Feb. 7 and runs through through March 22.
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It’s time to start seeds for early spring annualsJan 20, 2026 1:51 pm - It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted.
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Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and heartsJan 13, 2026 3:55 pm - Some of the most striking houseplants are succulents with unusual leaves. Unlike blooms that fade, unique foliage can steal the show year-round.
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Tips on planning your 2026 garden, organizing pots and protecting new houseplantsJan 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson offers tips on garden planning, cleaning and organizing pots and protecting new houseplants.
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Arlington Heights Garden Club offers scholarship in environmental fieldsJan 12, 2026 7:47 pm - The Arlington Heights Garden Club awards scholarships up to $2,000 to local students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, and related fields.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners learn about native plants in Michigan’s U.P.Jan 12, 2026 7:04 pm - On Jan. 20, naturalist Pam Otto will give a virtual presentation on the native plants found in the wooded wonderland of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she owns 40 acres of land.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 11-17Jan 08, 2026 4:30 am - Upcoming garden club meetings, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago area, covering topics such as pruning, soil health, houseplant care, sustainable gardening, and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds.
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Elmhurst’s First Congregational Church now taking orders for organic seedlingsJan 07, 2026 10:52 am - The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is holding its 12th annual Organic Seedlings Sale, where customers can preorder organic vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings from local growers. The deadline is Feb. 28.
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Lombard Garden Club explores ‘Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails’Jan 06, 2026 10:01 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting Cindy Crosby, a Master Gardener and natural history writer, who will speak on "Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails" at their Jan. 23 meeting.