written by Irene Hogstrom Gardener, environmentalist and talk show host Mike Nowak, shared his insight and knowledge of natural lawn care at our May meeting. He explained some of the consequences of traditional pesticide and synthetic fertilizer use and provided tips for achieving a safe, healthy and sustainable lawn naturally. Mike Nowak describes proper mowing techniques at Greener Grove meeting, Lincoln Center, May 26, 2026 Mike provided some staggering statistics of tradi

So what makes for an environmentally friendly yard? That is the question Beth Peluse of The Conservation Foundation (TCF) posed to the audience at Greener Grove’s July meeting. Shout outs from the audience included minimal to zero turf grass, use of native plants throughout, no chemicals, and good water conservation practices like using rain barrels and planting drought-resistant plants - all good answers!

Birding expert and DuPage Birding Club Member, John Cebula, spoke about the fascinating world of birding, including how to identify birds, at Greener Grove’s May meeting

written by Yvonne Malone & Steve Ruffolo Late Winter and early Spring are messy here in the Midwest. Garden beds look unkempt, twigs and...