Stay warm while gardening outdoors

Stay warm while gardening outdoors

I see Chicago Botanic Garden staff working outside all winter long and I was wondering how they deal with the cold weather. — Adrian Kuhn, Buffalo Grove This year in the Chicago area, our first hard frost was quite late. It was deep into November 2024 when we finally had frost — the latest that…

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What Is The Best Soil For Container Gardening?

What Is The Best Soil For Container Gardening?

Image Source: 123rf.com Container gardening has surged in popularity among many plant enthusiasts who don’t have the space to grow something. According to a 2019 study, approximately 21.2 million U.S. households engaged in container gardening activities. What really sets a successful container garden apart from others is the quality of the soil that you use….

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