Articles filed under Home & Garden
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'Joy and happiness': It's Lilac Time in Lombard, and the blooms are poppingMay 05, 2023 1:00 am - Lombard's lilacs are almost in full bloom, or so says the official "bloom 'o' meter." But it's not as if the showy flowers explode all at once in Lilacia Park, the epice...
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Fetch a bounty of beautiful plants at Petals for PetsMay 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Planting and gardening season is underway, and West Suburban Humane Society is inviting the community to add beautiful blooms to the landscape while helping pets in need...
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No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics sayMay 04, 2023 1:00 am - If you're reading this, chances are you've heard about the #NoMowMay movement that's been gaining steam on social media and in eco-conscious circles these past few years...
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TLC hosts Spring Wildflower Walk May 6 in WoodstockMay 03, 2023 1:00 am - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 6. It will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spring Hollow Nature Preserve in Woods...
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Elmhurst's First Congregational to host Green Garden Fair May 13May 01, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 13, the First Congregational Church in Elmhurst is holding their annual Green Garden Fair from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave. (sou...
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Get garden beds in tiptop shape before plantingApr 30, 2023 7:00 am - If you are running late getting your garden cleaned up, it is OK to continue removing garden debris from beds and cutting back perennials. The perennials have begun grow...
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Dreaming of summer in the backyard or patio? Create an oasisApr 30, 2023 7:00 am - Dreaming of summer in the backyard or patio? Create an oasis
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Growth, change and liability in inspection businessApr 30, 2023 6:00 am - Q: As an insurance agent for more than 40 years, I've watched with interest the rapid growth of the home inspection business. Back in the 1980s, I didn't know what home ...
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Dundee Backyard Garden Club to hold annual plant sale May 20Apr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in Grafelman Park, off Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. It ...
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Learn about gardening at the Lisle Library District in MayApr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., is offering multiple gardening and floral-based programs throughout May. Craft programs for all ages feature plants or flowers...