Now’s the time to think about summer salsa
— September 3, 2020When tomatoes and peppers are ripe and plentiful, folks will wonder what to do with all that produce. Salsa is one good option. How hot the salsa is depends on the kind of peppers that…
When tomatoes and peppers are ripe and plentiful, folks will wonder what to do with all that produce. Salsa is one good option. How hot the salsa is depends on the kind of peppers that…
Soon, more summer fruits and vegetables will be ready for harvest. As gardeners, overplanting is a common problem, and it is a struggle to get the longest life out of the harvest. “Most…
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…
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…
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…