Articles filed under Gardening
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20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk to support homeless familiesJul 01, 2026 10:23 pm - The 20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk returns July 11, offering tours of five local gardens while raising funds to support homeless families through Bridge Communities' transitional housing program.
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How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past centuryJun 30, 2026 4:03 pm - The White House Rose Garden has seen many changes over the years. Here's a look at how the Rose Garden and its plantings have evolved.
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Plants that can deter insects and wildlifeJun 30, 2026 12:36 pm - Some strategic choices regarding plants can greatly reduce the risk that insects and wildlife show up uninvited.
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How to control blackspot on roses and grubs in lawnsJun 25, 2026 6:00 pm - I do not see many hybrid tea or floribunda roses in home gardens. These types of roses need some extra care to perform well.
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Tips to incorporate nature into an outdoor living spaceJun 24, 2026 9:33 am - Outdoor living spaces provide a great way for people to spend more time outside. The chance to do just that is one of the variables that has driven the boom in outdoor li...
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Want to make better pesto? Add spinachJun 24, 2026 5:30 am - This recipe for Simply Better Pesto won’t smack the taste buds with basil. Here the basil is tempered with spinach for a sauce that’s lighter in flavor, and simply better.
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The surprising ways dandelions are good for us — and our gardensJun 23, 2026 5:57 pm - Although dandelions have been vilified in lawn care commercials and popular imagination, they’re useful in myriad ways. The entire dandelion plant is edible and has medicinal properties.
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A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your gardenJun 23, 2026 5:49 pm - Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden.
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Drought over, but homeowners should still keep an eye on water needs for vulnerable plants, treesJun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - While we’re not in an official drought anymore, you may still want to keep an eye on the water needs of your yard’s trees and plants.
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Lake Park summer civics program builds native plant rain gardenJun 19, 2026 11:45 pm - Lake Park High School’s “Civics in Action” summer program transformed a neglected courtyard into a native plant garden to support wildlife and pollinators while teaching students about environmental conservation and civic engagement.