SEPTEMBER 12, FROM 9 – 11 AM AT INDIAN HILL PARK, 131 Wilson Street in Winnetka. Plant now, enjoy next spring! Just getting started or filling in a new bed? Native plant are te way to. Experts will be on hand to guide you in …
Lake County Extension 2026 Garden Learning Series
2026 Garden Learning Series ContinuesWednesday, August 12, 6-7:30pm online & free “Lawn to Lake: Natural Lawn Care Practices for a Healthy Environment” https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/2026-garden-learning-series-lawn-to-lake-natural-lawn-care-practices-for-a-healthy-environment Topics are presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Educators, along with Educators and Ecologists from the Lake County …
A Science-Based Approach to Mosquito Management
Every summer, gardeners face the same challenge: reducing mosquitoes without harming the wildlife they’re working to support… One increasingly popular approach to mosquito management is the use of mosquito buckets, a larval control technique that combines an understanding of mosquito behavior with a biological control …
Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting
July 7 – 7 to 8pm CT Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for “Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting,” an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small apartment, you’ll learn about different …
June is National Pollinator Month
June is National Pollinator Month, but our local bees and butterflies need more than a celebration—they need a place to call home. When you plant native species, you aren’t just adding beauty to your yard; you are throwing a lifeline to local wildlife. Did you …