“Come on down to the Hai Club for the dedication of the new composter!!”
Perhaps that shrub needs to go to a different spot in the yard. Maybe it wasn’t planted in the correct location to begin with.
Perhaps that shrub needs to go to a different spot in the yard. Maybe it wasn’t planted in the correct location to begin with.
Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants. It is an incredibly useful tool for plant identification but also helpful in building a greater understanding of the natural world.
Lilacs have a rich history in America’s home landscape.
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Several years ago, we had an extra pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) after all the plants were distributed at the East Central Illinois Master Naturalist’s Annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale.
The East Central Illinois Master Naturalists, in partnership with the Urbana Park District, are proud to celebrate Climate Action Week, set for Oct. 5-11 this year.
Thistles are a genus of plants that get a bad rap.
Thistles are a genus of plants that get a bad rap.
Despite the bad name they get, yellowjackets are beneficial insects.
To spread the wealth, the garden club in Potomac known as the Middlefork Seeders and Weeders started a vegetable stand, at the suggestion of a resident who became a club member. The club started the stand at the American Legion pavilion last month for community members to stock up with fresh produce.
As you approach the VA Greenhouse, the first thing that catches your eye are the vegetable gardens and cart that holds the produce, asking visitors to take what they need.
In recent weeks, I have noticed an unfamiliar yellow flower around central Illinois.
In recent weeks, I have noticed an unfamiliar yellow flower around central Illinois.
If you’ve driven along any interstates or highways in Illinois, there’s a good chance you’ve seen tall plants with spiky flower heads.
The time of year is nearing when the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit will ripen, and those lucky enough to have access to the fruit (and beat the wildlife to the ripened fruit) will enjoy a once-a-year delicacy
Magnolias are some of the most popular ornamental trees across the U.S. Known for spectacular flowering displays, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from smaller shrub-sized plants to medium-sized shade trees.
According to the USDA, in 2022, approximately 21.1 pounds of melon were available per U.S. consumer.
As a founding member of the Vermilion County Master Gardeners, John Bodensteiner's 30-year journey reflects his passion for plants and people.
There aren’t many things more satisfying than going out to your garden and harvesting produce.
The other day, Michael carried my sewing machine down from the attic and his sail up from the basement. My husband had much more confidence in my ability to make a quick repair to the sail than I did, but turns out, he was right.
Have you ever wondered why poison ivy leaves vary so widely in shape and size?
According to the USDA, in 2022, approximately 21.1 pounds of melon were available per U.S. consumer.
Oh, it’s good to be back in Birdland. I missed so many events: the Northern Lights, the cicada emergence, thunderstorms that sent major tree limbs crashing down into the yard. Our wonderful pet sitter sent dispatches, so we didn’t miss all the fun.
Fungi are perhaps the largest or most common group of organisms responsible for plant diseases we see in our yards and gardens, and removing and destroying infected plant parts each year will reduce next year’s source of infection.
Fungi are perhaps the largest or most common group of organisms responsible for plant diseases we see in our yards and gardens, and removing and destroying infected plant parts each year will reduce next year’s source of infection.
The other day, I had the opportunity to chaperone a school group at a local state park. While on the field trip, a volunteer led the students on a nature hike through the woodlands. At one point during the hike, the group leader grabbed a handful of two plants to share with the students but,…
The Danville Garden Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special luncheon program on June 4 at Harrison Park Clubhouse in Danville. About 60-65 attendees are expected and will be sporting hats at the event. There will be a presentation on hats by Lori Thomas titled "Hats for Fashion, Fun and Memory Makers," following the original garden club members wearing hats and tying it all back to the club's history and memories.
Perhaps that shrub needs to go to a different spot in the yard. Maybe it wasn’t planted in the correct location to begin with.
In our area, cicada nymphs are emerging now, and we should start to hear loud singing from adult males in a matter of days.
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