U of I Extension : Lichen in the landscape By Emily Swihart Earlier this year, I received a question from a community member who stopped ... Share This
Never losing steam Longtime farm museum volunteer Don Smith celebrates 95th birthday as annual steam show enters ... Share This
Back to school, back outside: family fun for late summer and fall By Chris Enroth With the onslaught of back-to-school sales, soon to be gone are the lazy days ... Share This
When familiar plants surprise us: a look at Spotted Bee Balm By Emily Swihart Do you ever ‘rediscover’ a plant? And by ‘rediscover,’ I mean you are fully ... Share This
Cicada killers: summer’s misunderstood giants By Ken Johnson Nothing says summer like the chorus of cicadas. Those annual cicadas also signal ... Share This
Just add chips: creating a backyard salsa garden By Chris Enroth Salsa might be my favorite condiment. Nowadays, there are so many different ... Share This
A twist of genetics: how and why landscape plants revert By Emily Swihart Plant breeding and selection programs have provided homeowners and landscape ... Share This
Continue celebrating the Fourth with red, white and blue native plants By Ken Johnson From fireworks and parades to picnics and pool parties, the Fourth of July is ... Share This
Buyer beware: Inspect plant material closely before purchase By Chris Enroth Working as a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension, you’d ... Share This