Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Roselle garden club offers scholarship for nature-related studiesFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year to a qualifying Roselle resident.
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Chicago Botanic Garden, The Morton Arboretum pledge to safeguard threatened species for Reverse the Red DayFeb 04, 2026 11:13 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden and The Morton Arboretum are pledging to safeguard threatened tree and plant species across continents as part of Reverse the Red Day, a global coalition working to halt extinctions and reverse declines on the IUCN Red List.
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How new postmark rule may impact associationsFeb 03, 2026 6:15 pm - Recent changes by the United States Postal Service create potential risks for homeowner associations that rely on traditional mailbox drop-off practices to satisfy administrative and legal notice deadlines.
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Lombard Garden Club hosts talk on helping bees, butterfliesFeb 03, 2026 5:17 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a presentation on "Bee an Advocate for Nature" by Bruce Blake on Feb. 20.
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A guide to surviving lengthy home renovationsFeb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
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The chairs from that viral photo of the Bidens and Carters? They sold for $11K.Feb 03, 2026 3:31 pm - Christie's auction house sold a pair of armchairs that once furnished the Georgia home of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for $10,795.
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How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton CarterFeb 03, 2026 2:53 pm - Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?
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Winter is pruning season: How to trim overgrown woody shrubsFeb 03, 2026 10:18 am - The winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension ‘Four Seasons’ winter webinarsJan 29, 2026 2:02 pm - The "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series offers nature-inspired activities and gardening tips for the winter season.