Articles filed under Gardening
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Get closer to nature in 'Start In Your Yard' April 4Mar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Did you know that you can help mitigate climate change by doing things in your very own backyard? On Saturday, April 4, join author-speaker-professor-entomologist Dr. Do...
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Tackle these tasks to ensure a better-looking yard this summerMar 01, 2020 6:00 am - We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes in...
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Birds may be finding ample food sources this winterMar 01, 2020 5:00 am - You may be seeing fewer birds at your feeder because of the mild winter so far. During mild winters like this one, it is not unusual for birds to go off looking for natu...
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New perennials to excite you for the upcoming seasonFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - Even though we are well aware we could still experience winterlike weather in the next month, longer and warmer days tempt us to dream about our gardens. I can't wait to...
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Thanks to plant breeders, camellia moves farther northFeb 29, 2020 6:00 am - NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Remind me not to plant camellias. Not that camellias (Camellia japonica) aren't wonderful plants, with their elegant, sometimes fragrant, blossoms and ...
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Backyard gardeners can act to help bee populationsFeb 23, 2020 7:00 am - Chemicals are routinely applied around residential landscapes to kill insect pests and troublesome weeds, but many are indiscriminate and devastate pollinators in the pr...
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Protect evergreens from harsh windsFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - Q: What is the best thing I can do for my evergreens this winter? A: The very thing we love about evergreens, year-round greenery, is also a potential weakness. Because ...
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Planting seeds produces plenty of annuals for the gardenFeb 23, 2020 6:00 am - It's time to start annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas and snapdragons. You should plan to replant the snapdragons a couple weeks or so later t...
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Gurnee Park District to open garden plot reservations in MarchFeb 23, 2020 12:00 am - The Gurnee Park District is again accepting reservations for garden plots from local families and businesses. The plots can be used to grow organic flowers, herbs and ve...
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The future of botanical illustration is endangered, but the job is vitalFeb 16, 2020 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — From her fifth-floor office in the National Museum of Natural History, Alice Tangerini has a stellar view: to the right, Constitution Avenue runs in front o...