Articles filed under Gardening
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Weather, disease challenge Illinois’ strawberry growersJun 05, 2025 12:07 pm - Weather conditions and disease have created challenges for Illinois strawberry producers, with one grower losing most of their early crop to a greenhouse disease and frequent rains impacting yields.
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Seven St. Charles gardens to be featured in Pottawatomie Garden WalkJun 04, 2025 4:46 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club is holding a St. Charles Garden Walk on June 28 featuring seven gardens and a boutique.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club beautifies downtown St. CharlesJun 03, 2025 10:15 am - Despite the rain, Pottawatomie Garden Club members planted flowers from Heinz Brothers around the municipal building and bridges in downtown St. Charles as part of its beautification mission.
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Wheaton Garden Club awards scholarships, donations for 100th anniversaryJun 02, 2025 8:00 pm - Wheaton Garden Club celebrates 100 years by donating to local groups and awarding three students scholarships to study biology and sustainable design.
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A blooming delight: Discover nature’s artistry in Lisle’s Garden GaitMay 28, 2025 9:57 pm - Lisle’s Garden Gait walk highlights private yards with hydrangeas, wildlife habitats, hand-carved sculptures, renovated landscapes, and a stunning 5,000 gallon koi pond with bridge and waterfall.
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Local tomato grower to speak on heirloom varietiesMay 27, 2025 9:35 pm - Tomato expert Bob Zeni, known as the Chicago Tomato Man, will give a free June 3 presentation on heirloom tomatoes, offering growing tips and taking questions.
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Garden Walk 2025 offers self-guided tours in McHenry CountyMay 21, 2025 2:36 pm - Tour eight gardens and get tips from Master Gardeners at Garden Walk 2025, set for July 12 in McHenry County.
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Dahlia experts to share growing tips at Lombard Garden ClubMay 13, 2025 9:27 pm - On Friday, May 16, the Lombard Garden Club will host a program on growing dahlias, presented by Carol Cichorski, an avid dahlia grower with 25 years of experience.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts spring native plant saleMay 13, 2025 2:41 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will have native plants, shrubs, trees, vegetables and herbs available during its in-person native plant sale.
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Stop by Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale May 17May 13, 2025 1:27 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Grafelman Park, Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. The sale is held rain or shine, no early birds please.