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Tips on creating an evening moonlight garden

— May 11, 2021

Gardeners who look forward to enjoying their landscapes during warm summer nights should consider creating a moonlight garden that extends the experience late into the evening. “Moonlight…

Instead of bouquets, try blooming plants for Valentine’s Day
— February 8, 2021

The tradition of giving flowers to family and friends to express affection on Valentine’s’ Day began centuries ago. Give your loved one a gift this year with bloom that can be enjoyed…
Try a gilded pumpkin vase for Thanksgiving
— November 6, 2020

Halloween is over, but those uncarved orange pumpkins and heirloom gourds on your porch or mantel can have a new purpose and life for a fresh decor look right now — as well as serve…
Best watering methods for gardens during hot-weather gardening
— July 28, 2020

Every day matters when extremely high temperatures beat down on flowers, vegetables, and lawns. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard Hentschel reminds gardeners…
From pumpkins to mums – how to pick fall favorites and help them last  
— October 27, 2017

As trees begin to change their colors, many homeowners swap out their porch plants and decorations to reflect the season. The right choices now can mean lasting autumn color that could…

Garden catalog season begins with the new year
— January 2, 2021

January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox or inbox. Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs are starting to arrive frequently…
Add flowers to make your life bloom
— August 7, 2020

“You can have your cake and blossoms too,” was the greeting my friend Janet proclaimed when she arrived for coffee on my deck last week. Carrying a freshly baked Blueberry-Lime…
The role the native Mason bees plays and how to support them
— March 28, 2020

The signs of spring are popping up all around us. Flowers are emerging. The grass is growing. Birds are singing. Soon we will also be seeing the Mason bees emerging from their winter…