Join us for the much-anticipated Illinois Dunesland Garden Club’s Annual Garden Walk, where beauty, nature, and inspiration await! This FREE self-guided tour will take you through some of the most stunning gardens in the area. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful, scenic outing, there’s something for everyone.
The Illinois Dunesland Garden Club (IDGC) 2023 FREE Garden Tour will have 7 gardens this year. The gardens are all different and range from shabby chic, to mixed flowers and vegetables, a new garden just starting out, a fabulous “she shed,” with raised beds, recycled and refurbished items, to a bit of local signage and … Read more
Native plants often have a reputation for being “aggressive”, “thuggish”, or “weedy”. Sometimes this reputation is earned. Common milkweed, for example, is great for monarchs, but can be a real pain for a gardener to try to control (only plant this particular variety if you have lots of space and an informal style!). And it … Read more
So, you’ve been considering container gardening. Let’s think a bit more specifically about what it takes to create a spectacular pot. You don’t need professional help or specialty plants—Just take a walk down the aisles of your favorite garden center this spring and choose wisely. Plan the structure of your pot. The easiest way is … Read more
What is the most popular fruit grown in our home gardens? You know it as a tomato. Botanically it is a fruit as are zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, beans and peas. Nutritionists call them all vegetables, mainly because we eat them as savory dishes. But by whatever classification, a tomato is what so many of us … Read more
Starting plants from seed is a relatively easy project if you plan ahead. Planning and equipment needed is important, so here’s some items you will need: Seeds Read the back label for instructions on how to plant and when to plant determined by the last frost date in your area. You won’t be planting all … Read more
If you click on the image below, you will be taken to the annual flower seed sowing PDF and you can print directly from there. Good luck and happy planting!
If you click on the image below, you will be taken to the vegetable seed sowing PDF and you can print directly from there. Good luck and happy planting!
For the past 16 years, the Lake County Forest Preserves and Possibility Place Nursery have partnered to host one of the most-visited native plant sales in Chicagoland. Due to social distancing guidelines, we are hosting an online sale again this year. Your plant purchases will be shipped right to your doorstep! Yes, you can order … Read more
Now is the time to plan ahead for your seed starting. Starting plants from seed is a relatively easy project if you plan ahead. Here are basic items you will need before you begin.Choose your area to work and hold your pots; then assemble your equipment: Seeds – Seed catalogues give you a large selection. Local … Read more