Did you know that composting can cut your total household waste in half? By putting kitchen scraps and other biodegradable waste in the compost bin instead of the garbage, you’re reducing your carbon footprint, sending less trash to the landfill, and creating a...
Gardening with perennial flowers is so worthwhile! They’re low-maintenance and come back every year even bigger and brighter than before. However, since you’ll be living with your garden long-term, you’ll want to set it up for success from the very start! To make sure...
Gardening in hot, dry climates brings some challenges, and we’re no strangers to extreme summer heat here in Chicagoland! Constant watering and stressed-out plants can dampen your summer gardening experience—but did you know some plants thrive under heat stress? If...
Scavenger hunts are a great way to engage with nature while you walk through it, rather than moving through it absent-mindedly. All it takes is a list of things to find, and your whole family can immerse themselves in the complexity and beauty of nature! To make your...
Many gardeners are incorporating bee balm into their gardens to reap the benefits of attracting pollinators! However, there is more to learn about these vibrant and pollinator-friendly perennials, so you can get a better picture of how to place them in your garden in...
