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Articles filed under Gardening

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Dec 30, 2025 5:05 pm - Some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. There, they decompose without oxygen, generating greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which may contaminate groundwater. There are options for tree disposal that will avoid harming the environment and could improve your garden.
Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Dec 30, 2025 4:35 pm - There are more than a dozen holly species native to the continental U.S. Their red berries and deep-green foliage are beautiful year-round garden staples. And their berries provide an important winter food source for birds and wildlife, although most are considered toxic to humans.
Why gray squirrels and black walnuts go together so well

By Mark Speyer, Stillman Nature Center
Dec 28, 2025 3:00 am - For many years, we’ve been finding black walnut bits on the benches surrounding our campfire circle. I know where the walnuts come from and I know gray squirrels are eating them.
Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxation

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Dec 17, 2025 9:29 am - Now’s a good time to start thinking about next year's garden.
Home & garden calendar, Dec. 21-27

Dec 17, 2025 3:30 am - Garden club meetings in the Chicago suburbs cover a range of topics such as creating moonlit spaces, hardscape designs, succulents, prairies and bison, and using native plants in home landscapes.
Be proactive in caring for plants, garden during wintry weather

By Tim Johnson
Dec 16, 2025 4:16 pm - When it comes to caring for your garden, it pays to be proactive during wintry weather.
Home & garden calendar, Dec. 14-20

Dec 11, 2025 4:30 am - Garden club meetings in the Chicago suburbs cover a range of topics such as creating moonlit spaces, hardscape designs, succulents, prairies and bison, and using native plants in home landscapes.
The secret to keeping your holiday greenery fresher longer

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Dec 09, 2025 12:52 pm - Just as supermarkets use misters to keep produce fresh, we can keep holiday greenery fresh longer with water.
Home & garden calendar, Dec. 7-13

Dec 04, 2025 4:30 am - Upcoming events for various garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, as well as workshops and classes offered at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Morton Arboretum.
Tips on selecting, caring for a live Christmas tree

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Dec 02, 2025 4:39 pm - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don’t drop off when you lift the tree a few inches and drop it to the ground. A small number of needles dropping is normal.

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