Articles filed under Gardening
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Tour five Lisle area gardens at 24th annual Garden GaitJun 01, 2026 10:17 pm - The Lisle Woman's Club's 24th annual Garden Gait fundraiser on June 14 will showcase five residential gardens featuring native grasses, perennials, butterfly-attracting plants, and one with over 70 conifer varieties and over 20 Japanese maple types.
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Illinois Tree Climbing Championship and Arbor Fair coming to Naperville June 6-7May 27, 2026 11:45 am - The Illinois Arborist Association will host the 2026 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship and Arbor Fair on June 6-7 at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville, featuring professional arborists competing in events like aerial rescue, work climb, and speed climb.
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Forget a cup of sugar. These neighbors asked to borrow the backyardMay 26, 2026 4:35 pm - Marisa Mender-Franklin is part of a cadre of farmers across the U.S. who practice urban micro flower farming, providing “payment” in the form of lawn care, seed mix and, of course, fresh-cut flowers in exchange for space to grow.
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32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk set for June 28May 26, 2026 2:56 pm - The 32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of seven private gardens and two community gardens on Sunday, June 28.
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Lisle Woman’s Club hosts 24th annual Garden Gait June 14May 26, 2026 1:54 pm - The Lisle Woman's Club is hosting its 24th annual Garden Gait on Sunday, June 14, featuring tours of private gardens across Lisle, a craft fair, and gift basket raffles. The fundraising event supports local scholarships and community programs.
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Mow high, plant smart: Tips for spring lawn maintenance and vegetable gardensMay 26, 2026 1:05 pm - Rotating the crops in your vegetable garden helps to control pest problems.
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MCC, Master Gardeners to hold annual garden walk in McHenry CountyMay 26, 2026 11:17 am - Garden Walk 2026 will be presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College on Saturday, July 11.
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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years as grand marshal of Lilac ParadeMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by participating in the annual Lilac Parade on May 17, where they were honored as grand marshal. Founded in 1926, the club is renowned for its annual Lilac Sale and educational programs on horticulture and conservation, welcoming both members and the public to join their learning community.
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Every spring, 13M wildflowers give this preserve a jolt of natural beautyMay 19, 2026 5:04 pm - The G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Virginia, about 62 miles west of Washington, includes one of the largest great white trillium stands in the world - about 13 million across two square miles of woods.
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How to mulch your garden beds without harming plantsMay 19, 2026 3:59 pm - When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order.