Glencoe Lifestyle
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Spring is popping up all over, in the form of early bulbsMar 11, 2025 7:02 pm - It is starting to feel like spring in the Chicago area. During periods of warm weather, early bulbs might begin sprouting, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage.
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A guide for creating a bird-friendly gardenMar 05, 2025 3:10 am - It takes more than feeders, birdhouses and a birdbath along with some flowers for a truly bird-friendly garden. Birds need a complete habitat that includes food, shelter, nesting areas and perching spots.
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Unique way to bring those blooms indoorsFeb 25, 2025 10:17 pm - Branch out when looking for blooms to bring indoors — literally. Carefully pruned branches can be brought indoors for “forcing.” A horticulturist explains how.
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Increase your choice of annuals by starting your own indoorsFeb 19, 2025 4:42 pm - It’s time to start annuals that get off to a slow start. Garden centers will offer many favorites in the spring, but you will have many more choices if you grow your own seedlings, preferably with a grow light.
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Cut flowers a sure way to brighten your winterFeb 12, 2025 3:54 pm - Cut flowers and forced bulbs are a great way to bring some winter color and fragrance into your home. The trick is keeping them fresh to extend the bloom time. Here are some expert tips.
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Woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this monthFeb 05, 2025 2:33 pm - Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this month and up until new growth begins in spring to rejuvenate them. Start by removing all the dead wood.
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Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.
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Try these blooms for a midwinter pick-me-upJan 27, 2025 8:15 pm - Indoor flowering plants offer a midwinter mood boost. Kalanchoes are small, vibrant plants that brighten the colder months with stunning colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red and white. Here are some tips to keep them blooming.
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How to manage your garden catalog feverJan 22, 2025 1:46 pm - Winter is a great time for planning improvements to your garden with seed, bulb and nursery catalogs arriving in the mail. There are many temptations in these catalogs, so focus on choosing plants that will prosper in your garden’s growing conditions and meet your design goals.
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Clean bird feeders to keep the birds healthyJan 15, 2025 6:54 pm - You’re helping out the bird population by filling your backyard feeders regularly. But are you missing a step that will put the bird population in peril?