April 4, 2024
Preparing New Plants for the Cicada Summer
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
With all the buzz about the periodical cicada emergence this summer, many are wondering if they need to protect their plants at home.
DuPage Forest Blog
Read the latest blog story from the Forest Preserve District, and connect to nature in DuPage.
Living Green
February 2, 2023
Valentine’s Day and Courtship on an 1890s Farm
Valentine's Day had already gained popularity with American school children by the early 1880s, and many of the traditions from the time we still hold true today.
December 20, 2022
Candy as Medicine in the 1890s
In the 1890s, medicine was largely unregulated in the United States. While professional organizations for doctors and nurses existed, many Americans, including most rural farmers,...
December 9, 2022
Among the Leaves So Green: Victorian Holiday Traditions
Many of the holiday traditions we follow today have come from around the world as emigrants moved to the U.S. or were created here during the 19th century as part of an...
November 17, 2022
Candy confections were a sweet part of historic holiday farm life. In 1895, both the Sears and Roebuck Co. and Montgomery Ward Co. catalogs had candy departments where families...
June 10, 2022
Top 5 Picks for the Perfect Picnic
Glenn Perricone and Jennifer Rydzewski
The warm weather and long days of summer invite people to be outdoors, and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than by having a picnic.
May 20, 2022
6 Easy Tips for Successful Composting
Composting at home is one of the easiest ways you can make a positive impact on the environment and your garden.