Harvest season is officially underway in Central Illinois. Combines are just starting to move into the fields, but both weather and grain prices are shaping the outlook ...

With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.

Key Points Buy mums later in the season and choose plants full of unopened buds so they bloom longer.Give them a sunny spot, frequent deep watering, and fresh soil in a larger pot or the ...

Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order to ensure that all Illinoisans have access to vaccines during the fall respiratory virus season, in response to what he called “volatile ...

Related to roses, crabapple trees have clusters of spring flowers made up of five, often slightly cupped petals which are followed by small apple-like fruits. Crabapples are distinguished from eating ...

In my last article I wrote about creating a fall vegetable garden. We all know that prior to planting, you must harvest what ...

Learn simple strategies to transform a small garden into a serene, inviting oasis that feels private, lush, and full of charm ...

Forests, grasslands, rivers and lakes are brimming with edible wild plants and mushrooms to elevate your camp supper. Here's ...

This fall plant an array of spring flowering bulbs to brighten your garden and bouquets. There are plenty of daffodils, ...

Take these steps in autumn to protect strawberries from harsh winter weather and keep them healthy and producing for next ...

The owner and operator of Flower Girl Designs shares some tips and tricks for decoding window box gardening in Charleston.