Gardening Tips
A Season of Roots, Relationships, and Blooming ...
Now that we've gotten a bit of rest (and the soil out from under our nails), we're thrilled to share a recap of our wild and wonderful start to the...
A Season of Roots, Relationships, and Blooming ...
Now that we've gotten a bit of rest (and the soil out from under our nails), we're thrilled to share a recap of our wild and wonderful start to the...
Designing Native Bee Nesting Habitat
Let’s start with a little background here: according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are an estimated 400 to 500 native bee species in Illinois. If you’re anything...
Designing Native Bee Nesting Habitat
Let’s start with a little background here: according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are an estimated 400 to 500 native bee species in Illinois. If you’re anything...
Top Plants for Difficult Places
Gardening in the Chicago area has its quirks. Our heavy clay soil, freeze-thaw cycles, urban heat islands, and shady, tree-lined lots can make planting tricky. That’s where native plants shine....
Top Plants for Difficult Places
Gardening in the Chicago area has its quirks. Our heavy clay soil, freeze-thaw cycles, urban heat islands, and shady, tree-lined lots can make planting tricky. That’s where native plants shine....
How do I transition my Chicago yard from grass ...
Last spring, Ryn M. of Jeff Park, reached out to us for help with her garden. Here's what she said... "After years of apt living, I am finally moving into...
How do I transition my Chicago yard from grass ...
Last spring, Ryn M. of Jeff Park, reached out to us for help with her garden. Here's what she said... "After years of apt living, I am finally moving into...
Turfgrass Removal Guide: Step-by-Step Methods f...
So, you’ve decided to convert some (or all) of your lawn space to a native plant oasis — AMAZING! But, before you dash out to buy plants or hire the...
Turfgrass Removal Guide: Step-by-Step Methods f...
So, you’ve decided to convert some (or all) of your lawn space to a native plant oasis — AMAZING! But, before you dash out to buy plants or hire the...
Tidying Up Your Fall Garden
"Step away from the leaf blower. What the heck are you doing?!?"I walked into the yard just in time to see my husband clutching a leaf blower menacingly. He'd already trimmed...
Tidying Up Your Fall Garden
"Step away from the leaf blower. What the heck are you doing?!?"I walked into the yard just in time to see my husband clutching a leaf blower menacingly. He'd already trimmed...