This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a down-sized version of a deer-resistant arborvitae that's a better size for most smaller to mid-sized yards.

The Northbrook Park District’s Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences will debut a new outdoor summer production that will combine arts, music and nature for 2- to 5-year-olds. “Toddler Hiking ...

"Bagworms will start off in a larval stage that feed on a wide variety of trees, although most commonly they found on trees such as our arborvitae, junipers, a lot of your conifers species, but ...

The Home You Own 6 backyard privacy tricks to keep nosy neighbors away These expert tips will help you create seclusion — or at least the illusion of it.

Your yard is your oasis, a retreat from the outside world, unless the traffic – or your neighbors – are a little too close for comfort.

Some plants require pruning to maintain their shape or control their flower or fruit production. Others, including those that are always green throughout the year, never need to be cut back. In ...

Friday, July 4 Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Parade: 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade features the fire department leadi ...

Once I even sold the shirt off my back in a church parking lot. Nov. 5 at 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook. Offering framed art, woodcrafts, antiques, collectibles, holiday decorations, door prizes, baked ...