Articles filed under Gardening
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Doing these fall garden chores will make your spring easierNov 18, 2025 4:17 pm - We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier.
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Bring life to your winter garden with greens and berriesNov 17, 2025 3:12 pm - I like having containers with greens in them over the winter to add interest to my garden.
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Algonquin Garden Club plants region’s first Miyawaki Mini-ForestNov 15, 2025 9:28 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club planted 207 native trees and shrubs using the Miyawaki method to create a dense, rapidly-growing pollinator habitat at the Dixie Briggs Fromm Land and Water Preserve in Dundee Township.
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Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fallNov 11, 2025 11:31 pm - Fall leaves can be golden for the gardener savvy enough to harness their potential. Leaves spread over a garden bed decompose, adding richness to the soil. But if you cook up a batch of leaf mold, you’ll see some surprising benefits in your garden.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to host tree ID expert Jack ShoubaNov 11, 2025 1:56 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners November meeting will focus on winter tree identification presented by Jack Shouba, a renowned botanist, teacher, and photographer.
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Hats Off to 50 Years: Cress Creek Garden Club marks milestone with fundraising luncheonNov 06, 2025 1:21 pm - Set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Hats Off to 50 Years of Giving will take place at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook.
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Give caterpillars a 'soft landing' under your trees. The ecosystem will thank youNov 05, 2025 10:19 am - Creating "soft landings" under trees with leaf litter and native plants provides crucial habitat for caterpillars and other beneficial insects.
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Most perennials and grass foliage need not be cut back in fallNov 04, 2025 3:30 pm - Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife.
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Halloween pumpkin waste is a methane problem, but chefs and farmers have solutionsOct 31, 2025 4:30 am - Don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November.
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Garden expert to discuss hydrangeas at Lombard Garden ClubOct 30, 2025 10:13 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a presentation by Bill Karges, an experienced gardener, on "All About Hydrangeas" at their Nov. 14 meeting.