Horticulture

It's never too late to plant a tree and other woody plant as long as the hole is pre-dug, according to Nancy Kuhajda, Illinois Extension horticulture educator serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will Counties.

The hammerhead worm is perhaps one of the strangest and least well-known invaders to our gardens. They eat other invertebrates, such as earthworms, slugs, isopods (rolly pollies), and other insect larvae.

Kevin Eberhard will retire from the Joliet Park District at the end of May.

A variety of plants offered as fundraiser for programs.

Polo FFA members and members from the community officially opened the new greenhouse on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. FFA advisors and Polo High School agriculture teachers were excited to show off the hard work of the students.

The Sandwich Park District invites anyone interested in gardening to “think spring” and come to the 16th annual Spring Gardening Workshop on Saturday, April 6.

The Lombard Garden Club announced that applications for its 2023 college scholarships are now being accepted.

Joliet man served with all his heart at home, on the job and in the community