Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is native to eastern North America, including the northern half of Illinois. It grows in wet areas, such as marshy woods, wetlands, stream banks, and bogs. It is ...

Celery is a good choice for this. Add water to a large water glass. Cut 2 inches off the base of a store-bought celery bunch. Stick toothpicks around the base and immerse the bottom of the bunch in ...

Even with snow on the ground, it's time to plan your spring garden. Learn when to plant seeds and vegetables, and how to get a head start indoors.

Dreaming of fresh peaches? Ohio gardeners can successfully grow peaches and nectarines in their own backyards with the right ...

What if you could employ land snails in a similar zero-waste system? Instead of homegrown vegetables, the ultimate yield for your table would be escargots, those glistening nuggets of protein. Yes, ...

So, our gardening season begins again. Mid-February is the time to start seeds for planting out mid-April or there abouts. After this winter-that-wasn’t (so far), I’m not sure what the planting ...

Healing gardens rely on intentional plant choices and a simple, soothing design to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being, helping us unwind and reconnect with nature.

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on ...

“There are three essential elements to successful growing from seed,” she explained. “First, learn what time of the year to plant each type of seed. Second, follow the instructions on the seed packet.

'His breath tasted of garlic....' might well be the first line in the final chapter of a romance novel, indicating intimacy as well as gourmet tucker. But fifty years ago 'smelling of garlic' was an ...

Learning how to grow garlic in pots is an excellent option for gardeners who have limited space or prefer container gardening. Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, and it adapts well to pots as ...