Gardening Tips
Native Plant Spotlight: Golden Alexanders
During the quiet time between spring and summer, Golden Alexanders (Zizia spp.) truly shine and can be seen blooming all over the City. They are a staple plant at NBN for many...
Native Plant Spotlight: Golden Alexanders
During the quiet time between spring and summer, Golden Alexanders (Zizia spp.) truly shine and can be seen blooming all over the City. They are a staple plant at NBN for many...
Tips for Gardening in Summer Heat
As the summer season dials it up a notch and we find ourselves in the midst of a full on heat wave (as we do this week), it is helpful...
Tips for Gardening in Summer Heat
As the summer season dials it up a notch and we find ourselves in the midst of a full on heat wave (as we do this week), it is helpful...
Managing Height in your Native Landscape
I was out on a walk this morning with Marsh (our unofficial NBN co-mascot) and as we strolled through the NEIU campus I got to thinking... can we manage native species...
Managing Height in your Native Landscape
I was out on a walk this morning with Marsh (our unofficial NBN co-mascot) and as we strolled through the NEIU campus I got to thinking... can we manage native species...
October Garden To-Dos: Seed Collecting, Sowing ...
Many native plant seeds need to experience cold temperatures and moist conditions to break dormancy. This is a natural process that you can either mimic by placing your seeds in...
October Garden To-Dos: Seed Collecting, Sowing ...
Many native plant seeds need to experience cold temperatures and moist conditions to break dormancy. This is a natural process that you can either mimic by placing your seeds in...
How To Care For A Native Garden: The Tidy Mess ...
It is a rainy morning here in Chicago and though not wise to go tromping around in the garden for fear of compacting the soil, it is a great opportunity to...
How To Care For A Native Garden: The Tidy Mess ...
It is a rainy morning here in Chicago and though not wise to go tromping around in the garden for fear of compacting the soil, it is a great opportunity to...
March Field Notes + WEED WATCH
Believe it or not, it's time to get back out in the garden! At NBN we've kicked off our stewardship season and wanted to share what we're up to while...
March Field Notes + WEED WATCH
Believe it or not, it's time to get back out in the garden! At NBN we've kicked off our stewardship season and wanted to share what we're up to while...