Ahhh, the great outdoors beckons – picnics, barbeques, sports and recreation. The reasons to venture outside are almost limitless. In fact, one excellent reason is … Read more ›

Native Plant Sale Sunday, May 6, 2012Make Every Day Earth Day! The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee will hold its annual native plant sale on … Read more ›

TWO-DAY EVENT, LONGER HOURS AND DIFFERENT VENUE On Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 Countryside Garden Club will have their Annual Plant Sale. On … Read more ›

Protect and monitor your home, control the temperature, turn the lights on and off – and do a host of other home management activities – … Read more ›

With spring just around the corner, the South Elgin Lions Club Green Team is selling rain barrels to the public. Each barrel is capable of … Read more ›

Each Spring, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County sells various types and sizes of locally grown oaks raised in McHenry County by Glacier Oaks Nursery. … Read more ›

The Crystal Lake Park District offers a Community Garden at Hill Farm Acres on Barlina Road. If you enjoy the outdoors, saving money and growing … Read more ›

On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 members of Countryside Garden Club will assemble at a members' home (3415 Oak Ridge Road) for their monthly meeting. Social … Read more ›

It's official – Spring has arrived. The warm weather offers opportunities for people to get out of the house, to ride their bicycles, start work … Read more ›

For a limited time, area residents have the opportunity to save water, reduce the home water bill, provide valuable compost for the garden and support … Read more ›