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A lettuce seedling is displayed in Boston. Winter is a good time to get started planning a vegetable garden.

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

Curry powder and Worcestershire sauce give a little zing to these pan-fried cod and potato cakes.

Fish cakes and Birmingham greens a perfect pairing with plenty of history

Here's a recipe for fish cakes and a green salad that was a hit at the Harlem EatUp! festival. The recipe, which comes from Marcus Samuelsson’s cookbook “The Rise,” features turnip and mustard greens, a staple in African American homes for centuries.

Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator and naturalist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside.

The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 years

Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Keeping your garden dark at night is healthier for insects and wildlife, as well as plants.

The case for keeping your garden dark at night

Artificial outdoor lighting negatively affects insects, birds, bats and other small mammals, and it can even make the plants in your garden less productive.

When you are sick, make sure to get enough nutrients and fluids.

Should you feed a cold and starve a fever?

Most of us have heard the adage “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” In most cases, there’s no convincing evidence that limiting food intake when you’re sick plays a meaningful role in recovery, experts said.

On Feb. 23, Arlington Heights Garden Club welcomes Alyse Cohen Burman for her presentation on “Warblers Unveiled, Discover the True Songbirds of Summer.”

Home & garden calendar, Feb. 15-22

updating winter 2026 calendar

When experiencing seasonal affective disorder, teens may withdraw from social situations, lose interest in things they previously enjoyed or have trouble sleeping.

Children’s health: Seasonal affective disorder can also affect adolescents

Seasonal affective disorder usually develops in a person’s early 20s, with the risk decreasing as you get older. It can also occur in older children and teens. The condition is diagnosed most often in young women, but men who are also diagnosed may suffer more severe symptoms.