Gardening Archives - Chronicle Media

Time to get planning your vegetable garden

— March 7, 2023

It’s that time of year again — time to start planning for the vegetable gardening season. The explosion of enticing seed catalogs hitting my mailbox these days has started to…

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…
Ways to create backyard paradise with tropical plant garden
— August 5, 2022

Summer may be the season for vacations, but if you can’t get away create your own backyard paradise with a tropical plant garden. Tropical plants can be planted in the ground or in…
Tackling those pesky weeds
— June 24, 2022

As gardeners know, weeds will grow nearly anywhere. Even cracks in the pavement can sustain plant life if there is soil, water, and light. Whether a plant is considered a weed depends…
Eureka Library Notes
— June 2, 2022

All programs listed are at the Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St. For more information, visit the library website at www.eurekapl.org or call 309-467-2922. First Friday Family Flicks…

Be aware of poison ivy’s creep this time of year
— August 6, 2022

Experienced gardeners know where poison ivy is likely to be in the home landscape and newer gardeners will likely learn fast. Without knowing poison ivy is in the yard, it is all too…
Help food pantries by safely donating fresh produce
— July 5, 2022

When home gardens are bursting with an overabundance of fresh produce, growers start looking for ways to share their bounty. Backyard gardeners can help feed their community by donating…
Porches and patios can come alive with creative container gardening
— June 21, 2022

The home with a front porch container display always feels a bit more welcoming; the back patio with a well-designed pot of plantings always feels a bit more relaxing….