Summer gardens are entering the hot days of August when watering needs dramatically increase and many plants experience stress from the heat. “Every year, we notice that certain…
Nothing says summer like enjoying freshly harvested herbs from your garden or patio. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil,” said Brittnay Haag,…
Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing…
Have you had fresh strawberries yet this year? They are great when eaten fresh from the garden, and it is easy to grow your own. If you don’t grow them yet, consider planting some…
The past few years have seen an increase in concern for helping pollinators and other insects. To me this is the top concern for anyone who is gardening. When I go back and…
Each spring, Illinois honors the state insect, the Monarch Butterfly. But, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Kelly Allsup says “Illinois residents should be…
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…
University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Bill Davison, says “kale is at least 30-40 percent cooler than broccoli.” The reasoning behind this prevailing…
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