It’s November already, and it’s time to prepare for the holidays. The University of Illinois Extension’s website has ...

It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you ...

It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and ...

As the holiday season approaches, what’s on the menu is in focus more than what’s in the garden. However, indoor plants and ...

Purchase a terrarium or repurpose something hiding on a shelf in the basement, garage or shed. Even a cool glass container, cloche or bell jar turned open-side-down and placed on a shallow planting ...

I am a passionate advocate for bare root planting.  Bare root plants are grown directly in the soil, avoiding the need for ...

Gardening-themed gifts are both enjoyable and useful. My favorite gifts include holiday plants such as poinsettia, Christmas cactus, and amaryllis which brighten long winter days. Even succulents are ...