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They’re naked! Trees and shrubs, what to prune and when to wait
You know the old phrase, “timing is everything?” Not to sound like a politician, but in gardening, it is and…
What is all the buzz about cicadas this year?
If you have seen any news in the last month, no doubt you have heard, probably many times over, the…
Demystifying potting mix; stay away from potting soil!
Now is the time to stock up on potting mix. Most gardeners are finalizing their seed orders now, and if…
What to expect when you are expecting (seed catalogs)
For gardeners, the gift buying season isn’t ending, it is just beginning! And these gifts aren’t for family and friends.…
Greening up the dark days of winter with houseplants
Houseplants can brighten the dreary winter days. Clockwise from Upper right: peperomia, pothos, polka dot plant, jade plant. Just like…
Gardeners’ New Year’s Resolutions for your best gardening year yet
Let me start by saying I am not much for New Year’s Resolutions… I am more of a daily resolution…
Bowl me over with a New Year’s Salad Bowl Garden
I know exactly how you are feeling: The presents are open, the elastic waist pants are on, but yet, gardeners…
Guess who’s coming to dinner…
Ah, the holidays. When families and friends gather. But everyone has one (or some) visitors that come that might not…
The Herb of the Season … Mint, but it is so much more
Clockwise from upper left: Mint is so much more than candy canes–it flavors toothpaste and mouthwash, makes soothing tea, fresh…
Warming to the fact Illinois is movin’ on up!
Don’t you grow weary of every time there is some poll or study on state rankings that our good ol’…
That’s a wrap — trees, not presents
You might be looking through ads for various holiday presents by now, and I am sure you see lots of…
Thanks to the 2% percent for keeping 98% of us fed
Before I get to the other topic of the week, I wanted to take a moment for special thanks. Thanks…