Using Garden-Fresh Zucchini: Delicious Recipes for Summer
West Chicago, IL – Summer gardens are in full bloom, and if you’re fortunate enough to have a vegetable garden, you might find yourself with an abundance of zucchini. This…
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West Chicago Garden Club Hosts Tea
Join the West Chicago Garden Club for an elegant afternoon tea amidst the serene surroundings of Kruse House Gardens. Scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, this delightful…
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center Thrives in West Chicago
WEST CHICAGO, IL – This past weekend was a vibrant and bustling time at We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center, located on Washington Street. The greenhouse was alive with…
West Chicago Garden Club May Meeting Focus: Edible Flowers
The West Chicago Garden Club’s May meeting will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. (NE Corner of Prince Crossing and Geneva Road.) The May speaker will be Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh….
We Grow Dreams Raffle Winners Announced + New Spring Hours
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center has announced the winners of their Beautify Raffle and Fundraising initiative, all told, they raised about $4,000.00 through the fundraiser. The business hopes…
Caring For Your Flowering Spring Bulbs and planting your Summer Bulbs and Tubers
As the snow has melted away and the temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to turn our attention to caring for the spring bulbs that we planted in the fall….
Blooming Fest on The Horizon
West Chicago’s Blooming Fest is a wonderful community event that brings together not just gardeners, but the whole community with entertainment, shopping,a large selection of vendors, activities and food- Something…
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse Announces New Varieties for 2024 Gardening Season
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse has announced that is has many new varieties for the 2024 growing and gardening season. There are lots of new blooms this year in many different…
Annual Seed Swap At We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center
This is a very exciting time of year for the do-it-yourself garden planners and planters. We Grow Dreams will be hosting its fourth annual seed swap event on Saturday, February…
Illinos Master Gardener Visits WeGo for Seed Starting Class
The West Chicago Garden Club will host a program about seed starting indoors this week. Jan Gricus, an Illinois Master Gardener will discuss the necessary equipment and methods used for…
Free Winter Wellness Programming From Healthy West Chicago
Healthy West Chicago, a collaboration of community leaders in local government, education, healthcare, social services, faith-based congregations, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have organized to increase nutrition and physical activity…
Healthy West Chicago Offers Family Programming for 2024
Healthy West Chicago has a full schedule of event programming on tap for the rest of this year, into 2024. From cooking classes to Zumba, something is appealing for all. …
St. Michael’s Donates Produce
As of Monday St. Michael’s Church in West Chicago has donated 305 lbs of Assorted Peppers and 18 lbs of Green beans to Neighborhood Food Pantries. From the Hydroponics Basement…
Beautiful Autumn Blooms Galore At Windy Acres
Gorgeous fall mums are in bloom at Windy Acres Farm. Hardy for chilly weather and easy to maintain this season. Find many colors and sizes todayThere are so many beautiful…
West Chicago Area Sees Unusual Amount Of Acorns This year
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around…
Unlock Your Gardening Persona With Ball Horticulture
What kind of gardener are you? Ball experts help you find out with these 4 fall trends for 2023. As summer winds down and cooler temperatures emerge, it’s time to…
West Chicago Park District Launches VIP Volunteers
The West Chicago Park District has launched the WeGo VIP (Volunteers in Parks) Program to connect volunteers with opportunities in parks and recreation. Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with…
Fall Garden Cleanup Class Details Announced
Join HealthyWestChicago and the Dupage County Master Gardeners for their Fall Clean-Up program at 7:00 on October 17th at Gallery 200-Located at the corner of Washington and Main Streets-West Chicago…
Sustainable Garden Project Event by Local Youth
The West Chicago Community Garden Operated by St. Michael’s United Church of Christ, and Peace Jam Infinity will hold its first Community Volunteer Day and Hydroponics Open Lab event. This…
Sustainable Garden Project Event by Local Youth
The West Chicago Community Garden Operated by St. Michael’s United Church of Christ, Healthy West Chicago and Peace Jam Infinity will hold its first Community Volunteer Day and Hydroponics Open…
Healthy West Chicago Provides Fall Garden Tips
It’s time for a late planting of some favorites, harvesting squashes, and prepping your garden beds for the coming winter. Here are some fall gardening tips to help you out…
It’s a Tomato Takeover! Cowboy Caviar Recipe
From The Editor’s Desk: While our family is very grateful and enjoying the abundance of fresh produce from our vegetable garden, it’s a bit overwhelming to keep up at times….