Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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.
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Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles earns arboretum statusMay 12, 2025 10:55 pm - St. Charles' Mount St. Mary Park achieves Level II arboretum accreditation, recognizing its diverse collection of over 100 tree species and planting efforts over the past decade.
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Mundelein Spring into Summer event set for May 31May 12, 2025 5:03 pm - The Mundelein Beautification Committee and Tighthead Brewing Co. will host the Spring Into Summer event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31.
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Park Ridge Garden Club holds 95th annual plant sale May 17May 11, 2025 8:19 pm - The Park Ridge Garden Club sale will offer annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, and geranium pots, including plants grown by club members.
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Board election can proceed with write-in candidatesMay 08, 2025 8:14 pm - The deadline for candidate submission for two open condo board seats has come and gone with no candidates emerging. Will the board need to postpone the annual election?
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Palatine Garden Club to hold perennial sale at farmers marketMay 08, 2025 10:21 am - The Palatine Garden Club is hosting its Annual Perennial Sale on two Saturdays, May 10 and 17, at the Palatine Farmer's Market, offering a variety of perennial plants, including those for sun, shade, natives, and "pollinator magnets."
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Healing Gardens, now in its 20th year, opens for season May 12May 08, 2025 12:04 am - Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street in St. Charles, will open its 2025 season on Mother’s Day, Sunday...
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West Chicago Garden Club’s annual plant sale returns for Blooming Fest on May 17May 07, 2025 6:59 pm - The West Chicago Garden Club Plant Sale is a popular annual event featuring thousands of perennials, annuals, trees, and vegetables at reasonable prices.
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Best practices to keep those blooms blueMay 07, 2025 12:35 am - Have you noticed your blue hydrangeas are turning pink? The flowers turn pink in more alkaline soils.
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Contractors who blindly remove asbestosMay 07, 2025 12:25 am - Asbestos removal is serious business and some contractors are not qualified to identify and properly dispose of it. If you’re concerned about asbestos in your home, it’s best to work with a qualified environmental specialist.