fall gardening Archives - Chronicle Media

Best ways to store bulbs over winter

— October 21, 2022

Plants, such as cannas, caladiums, dahlias, elephant ears, gladiolus, and tuberous begonia, can make a great addition to the landscape. These plants are commonly referred to as tender…

Stretch out the growing season with fall planted salad greens
— September 23, 2022

When people think of fall, harvesting salad greens rarely comes to mind; however, late summer is a terrific time for gardeners to begin planting lettuce, arugula, endive, or other leafy…
Keep garden, plants hydrated going into fall
— September 7, 2022

This summer has brought drought to many parts of Illinois. Most gardeners are aware that plants need water to thrive, but it can be helpful to review the ins and outs of garden hydration…
Early fall is the time to select and plant spring-flowering bulbs
— September 28, 2020

As fall approaches, many perennial plants are ready to go dormant for the winter. Now is the time to start thinking about next spring’s floral display and planting spring-flowering…
Central Illinois Extension offers horticulture courses this fall
— August 10, 2019

University of Illinois Extension has two very popular and high-impact programs that equip area residents to deeply understand, care for, and enjoy the natural areas of Central Illinois….

Tips for moving houseplants indoors and overwinter care
— September 21, 2022

It’s time to start thinking about bringing houseplants back indoors for the winter. Many houseplants are native to tropical and subtropical climates and, while they may do great outdoors…
Feed the bees with bulbs from this year’s Fall Gardeners’ Gathering
— September 23, 2021

Spring blooming bulbs like daffodils are favored by gardeners as they are a signal that the soil has warmed, and the landscape is coming alive. Despite the bountiful daffodils seen…
Once a tree is planted, then the real work begins
— October 18, 2019

George Monbiot, environmental activist, says “there is a magic machine that sucks carbon out of the air, costs very little, and builds itself. It’s called a tree. […] A natural…