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Houseplants 101: Right Plant, Right Place
2026-10-07 10:00:00 2026-10-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Houseplants 101: Right Plant, Right Place Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Wednesday, October 07
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-10-07 10:00:00 2026-10-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Houseplants 101: Right Plant, Right Place Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A&B

Katie Shamis of VK Gardens, a sustainability and garden consultant, will share the basics of choosing plants that fit your space and light, along with easy tips for watering, soil, and repotting.

You’ll also learn how to read your plants’ signals, common pests to watch for, and low-stress care routines you can actually stick with, so your indoor jungle can truly thrive as we move into the colder months. Bring your houseplant questions and curiosities to this friendly, beginner-focused workshop.

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