Sep 30, 2025 ● By Jhona Cordero
Fall is the ideal season to fertilize trees and shrubs, supporting root growth and nutrient storage for spring success. Learn how soil testing, pH balance, and proper application methods improve tree health. Certified arborists can guide nutrient management to protect landscapes from pests, disease, and urban soil deficiencies.
Jun 30, 2025
Go Green Highland Park hosts a free Native Plant Garden Tour noon–4 p.m. July 12. Explore 5 gardens showcasing eco-friendly landscaping. Register at Shorturl.at/oh3ES.
Jun 30, 2025 ● By M.D. Skeet (“Skeet”)
Learn expert tree watering tips to keep your Chicago backyard trees healthy and vibrant during the hot Midwest summer.
Jun 30, 2025 ● By Bob Benenson
Explore Chicagoland farmers markets, delicious seasonal recipes, and why supporting local food matters in this month’s Conscious Eating feature.
Jun 30, 2025 ● By Janie Maxwell, MS, RDN Executive Director, Illinois Farmers Market Association
Savor the Midwest summer with our farmers market blueberry crumble recipe, using fresh, local ingredients
ILFMA supports Illinois farmers markets, making fresh, local food more accessible. Many markets accept SNAP/WIC. Find one near you and support a stronger food system at ilfma.org.
Learn practical ways to help native bees thrive in Chicago-region gardens, from habitat creation to safe pesticide practices
Jun 30, 2025 ● By Jonathan Kruger
Join the 15th Annual Veggie Fest Chicago for global vegetarian cuisine, family fun, and health-focused events
Jun 30, 2025 ● By Shanna Bierman, RN
Learn which wild edible and medicinal plants you can forage safely in Chicago backyards and how to use them.
Explore the life cycle and beauty of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly native to the Midwest.
Jun 30, 2025 ● By Sheryl DeVore
Discover how native bees bolster vegetable and flower gardens across the Chicago region, and simple ways you can support their thriving populations.
May 30, 2025
John Lack of Holistic Dwellings offers expert EMR home assessments & healthy building guidance. Free 15-min consults available. Info: HolisticDwellingsLLC.com
May 30, 2025 ● By Dale Hazlewood, Board Member, Illinois Farmers Market Association
Farmers markets are back! Find one near you at ilfma.org/find-a-market. Try this fresh radish salad with sweet peppers, scallions, cilantro & honey vinaigrette.
MCC seeks eco-minded vendors for its Green Living Expo, Nov. 1 in Crystal Lake. Showcase sustainable goods & ideas to a passionate crowd. Apply at bit.ly/MCCGreenExpoVendor
Vendor applications are open for TheosoFest 2025, Sept. 6 in Wheaton. Showcase your mind-body-spirit offerings at this growing fest. Free admission. Details: Theosophical.org/theosofest.
May 30, 2025 ● By Sheila Julson
Forest Greens Juice Bar in Lake Bluff offers cold-pressed juices, gluten-free meals & raw vegan treats. Inspired by healing her son’s eczema via food. Info: ForestGreensJuiceBar.com
May 30, 2025 ● By Kelsay Shaw
Feeling overwhelmed by starting a native garden? Set a clear goal, assess your site, stay flexible with plant choices, and enjoy the process—your yard can become a thriving local ecosystem!
Rocio Sagrado returns to local farmers markets with 100% pure, plant-based skin care. Find them in Woodstock, Crystal Lake & Highland Park. Details at RocioSagrado.com.
Apr 30, 2025 ● By Kelsay Shaw
To support native bird populations, focus on creating a safe habitat with native plants and trees. Planting for insects, diversity in micro-habitats, and providing flowering forbs can help.
Mar 31, 2025 ● By M.D. Skeet (“Skeet”)
If trees could talk, diagnosing their ailments would be easy. Arborists use lab tests, pest management, and pruning to keep trees healthy. Beneficial insects and trunk injections aid treatment.
