Articles filed under Gardening
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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from scienceOct 07, 2025 3:33 pm - The pumpkin in Tony Scott's backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. It took third place in annual weigh-off this year, coming in at 1,931 pounds.
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As the garden winds down, it's time to care for winter-prepping birdsOct 07, 2025 1:30 pm - It’s now, when the garden is slowing down, that birds need us the most. Providing sustenance is one of several ways that we can support them.
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Master Gardener Conference celebrates 50 years of growth, connectionSep 30, 2025 3:44 pm - The Illinois Master Gardener program celebrated its 50-year legacy at the annual conference.It featured tours highlighting the intersection of history and horticulture, hands-on learning sessions, and recognition of Master Gardener projects' impact.
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Facts on fungi: A look at 3 common native speciesSep 29, 2025 10:08 am - Stillman Nature Center’s Mark Spreyer takes a look at three common native fungi.
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A look at the best times of day for watering, planting, pruning and other garden tasksSep 23, 2025 4:33 pm - Many gardening practices are best performed at certain times of the day to ensure the health of your plants.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 4Sep 23, 2025 3:54 pm - Upcoming events for garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, including meetings, holiday luncheon, and plant shows.
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Powdery mildew hits gardens in the late season, but isn’t a cause for concernSep 23, 2025 1:59 pm - Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting many plants in late summer, but is not a major concern at this time of year.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club plants flowers along St. Charles bridgesSep 22, 2025 8:07 pm - Members of the Pottawatomie Garden Club planted fall flowers along bridges in St. Charles, continuing their mission to beautify the city.
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Algonquin Garden Club to plant first ‘Mini Forest’ at Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature PreserveSep 22, 2025 6:20 pm - Join the Algonquin Garden Club in planting a "mini forest" to boost local biodiversity and create a thriving habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
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Transform your houseplants into art with this Japanese gardening techniqueSep 16, 2025 4:34 pm - The third week of September is National Houseplant Week. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little fun making a special addition to our collections.