Orland Park’s Holly House expands mother and daughter’s cozy vision By Janice Neumann October 19, 2026 at 11:29 a.m. The Holly House Shop in Orland Park celebrated the grand opening of its new store...
Grape hyacinth perform best in full sun By Tim Johnson October 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Grape hyacinth is a good-performing bulb for the Chicago region.
Chokeberry shrubs sparkle in all seasons By Beth Botts October 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. For a shrub that offers bright fall color, spring blooms and food for wildlife, it’s...
Peak fall color in Chicago area now on display By Tim Johnson October 24, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. When you understand the basics of fall color and monitor the weather, you will be...
Franklin Park seeks voter input on potential fruit tree ban to combat rodents By Alicia Fabbre October 23, 2026 at 2:13 p.m. Franklin Park voters are being asked in an advisory referendum if the village should ban...
Birding by ear: Will County program opens up hobby for people who are visually impaired By Jim Dudlicek October 12, 2026 at 2:39 p.m. The Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to make birding accessible to those for...
Wait until plants are dormant to prune By Beth Botts October 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. There’s no safe date when you can assume trees and shrubs will be dormant. As...
Anthracnose is not a fatal plant disease By Tim Johnson October 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. This disease is not usually fatal, but it does weaken the plant.
As monarch butterflies head south, they’re getting an assist along utility rights of way, roadways By Susan DeGrane October 9, 2026 at 9:52 a.m. The Illinois Department of Transportation, ComEd and other agencies are implementing practices along rights of...
Plant bulbs now for spring bloom By Beth Botts October 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. There’s no more satisfying way to spend a crisp fall day than planting bulbs for...