Gardening Tips
Fall Colors and Textures
For many gardeners, the first signs of fall in the garden bring a mix of emotions—a look forward to the marvelous array of colors and textures that will soon be...
Fall Colors and Textures
For many gardeners, the first signs of fall in the garden bring a mix of emotions—a look forward to the marvelous array of colors and textures that will soon be...
Native Plant Container Update
I first kicked off my experiment with native plants in containers June 1st. Since then they have grown in and truly surprised me with how well they’re doing! Here is...
Native Plant Container Update
I first kicked off my experiment with native plants in containers June 1st. Since then they have grown in and truly surprised me with how well they’re doing! Here is...
Short on Space? Try a native plant container!
Including native plants in the city can be tricky, especially if you have limited garden space, are renting, or only have a balcony or other small outdoor spot. Containers can...
Short on Space? Try a native plant container!
Including native plants in the city can be tricky, especially if you have limited garden space, are renting, or only have a balcony or other small outdoor spot. Containers can...
Butterflies of Chicago: The Red Admiral
Hello North Branch Natives Community! My name is Nicki and I am the most recent addition to the North Branch team. I am a horticulturist by training, having earned a...
Butterflies of Chicago: The Red Admiral
Hello North Branch Natives Community! My name is Nicki and I am the most recent addition to the North Branch team. I am a horticulturist by training, having earned a...
Go Ahead and Cut Back That Garden
Most are in agreement that the hollow stems of plants like Echinacea (purple coneflower) and Monarda (bee balm) are important for bees to nest in. There is some question though on...
Go Ahead and Cut Back That Garden
Most are in agreement that the hollow stems of plants like Echinacea (purple coneflower) and Monarda (bee balm) are important for bees to nest in. There is some question though on...
Foundation Planting?
In many neighborhoods it is a common sight —a shade-tolerant line of evergreen yews circling the front foundation of a house like a life preserver vest cinched up tight. Today,...
Foundation Planting?
In many neighborhoods it is a common sight —a shade-tolerant line of evergreen yews circling the front foundation of a house like a life preserver vest cinched up tight. Today,...