Farmers Weekly Review

The hot, fast spring-into-summer weather with some gully-washer rains have propelled us into major harvest time already. This is that sweet spot for the vegetable…

Well, Mother Nature certainly is having her ups and downs, and as I write this, most of Will County is cleaning up from one, actually…

We are entering those dog days of summer, and along with that comes heat, humidity and lumps and bumps on trees and shrubs. There are…

This time of summer, gardeners often find things get away from them a little. Oh, I am sure I am not talking about you, but…

The summer solstice came early this year according to the meteorological forecaster, on June 20th instead of June 21st. But any Will County gardener knows…

Soon, produce will be rolling in, and gardeners who enjoy preserving the harvest to last all winter long often turn to food preservation: pickling, canning…

I know many of you have had it with the buzz of the male cicadas calling for their sweethearts over the last month, but they…

Mother Nature sure is in her usual fickle mood with her hot flashes and cold dips, but lately she has been throwing nature spitballs —…

This Firewitch Dianthus perennial has finished its initial bloom. The brown seedheads should be removed and if the weather stays cool and moist, the homeowner…

Spring is a busy time for gardeners, farmers, and people whose lives involve gardening and agriculture. And we often are literally busy from before sunup…