Articles filed under Gardening
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The tiny forests that could save endangered treesMar 17, 2026 11:58 am - David Easterbrook is an unlikely influencer. The retiree has more than 1 million followers watching him water his plants on Instagram. Easterbrook doesn’t have your avera...
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Bring spring indoors with flowering branchesMar 17, 2026 11:04 am - This is a great time of year for pruning — my favorite gardening task — and for bringing branches inside to flower in your home.
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Celebrate spring’s arrival with Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinarsMar 16, 2026 9:50 pm - University of Illinois Extension launches spring "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series starting April 7, featuring free online sessions on select Tuesdays covering butterfly gardens and new vegetable varieties.
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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."