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 ...

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, ...

Unlock the secret to growing giant onions, garlic, and tomatoes with this simple feeding trick! In this video, I reveal a proven method to boost plant growth, increase yields, and achieve healthier, ...

The name wild radish refers to Raphanus sativus, which is considered invasive and non-native to California. According to the ...

Have you ever looked at a pile of kitchen scraps and wondered if they could have a second life? Instead of tossing them into ...

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 ...

Q. Why does homegrown, stored garlic sometimes begin producing tiny green sprouts as early as mid-winter in some years while in other years it stores without sprouting well into spring?

Tim Parks stands in front of his tractor before giving a presentation Saturday on growing giant pumpkins at Parks Garden ...