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…
It’s way too soon to think planting and even a tad early for most indoor seed-starting, but there’s still plenty for gardeners to do in mid-winter to get a jump on the season. Consider these 10: 1.) Think about changes for 2025. While the 2024 growing season is still fairly fresh in your mind, think…
Courtney Norton relishes the idea of community. She lives with her husband in the same Newport Beach neighborhood she grew up in. Her two teenage sons are students at Newport Harbor High School, just as their parents were. Norton counts some of her favorite moments of the day as the time when she’s gardening in…
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….
Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to [email protected]. ONGOING Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk and learn about the plants, wildlife and history of the park. Tualatin Hills Nature…
With our recent weather, I’ve been wondering if I had been transported back to the West Side where I grew up. Winters in my hometown of Shelton, Washington, were wet, 50 to 60 inches of rain annually, and temperatures were generally in the low 40s. Even in these conditions, we still worked in the garden….
As the new year begins, now is the perfect time to start planning your garden for a bountiful spring bloom and harvest. Experts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) have shared their top 10 gardening trends for 2025, from fruit trees in the background to water-wise plant choices. “From professionals to the beginner gardener, these…
After more than seven decades, a family-run Lower Southampton garden patio and home center that for many was an annual must-visit Christmas holiday destination is closing. Feeney’s announced on its Facebook page Thursday night that it is going out of business. “After 71 years of serving our wonderful community, Feeney’s will be closing. This decision…
