We are part of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI), the largest initiative in the country building a healthier regional forest. Access to trees, green spaces, and parks promotes greater physical activity while improving the quality of life in our Chicago-area...
We are part of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI), the largest initiative in the country building a healthier regional forest. We aren’t the only ones who benefit from trees. Trees support the lives of animals, insects, birds, and plants. Other species depend...
We all have experienced the benefits of taking a deep breath. It helps give us focus and clarity, supports physical activities, and improves mental state. Even as kids we are taught to take a deep breath and count to ten when something upsets us. However, not all...
Berries are some of the most nutritious and tasty foods you can grow. Plant a berry bush this spring, and you’ll have a reliable harvest for years to come; often more than you can eat! While they are among the easiest plants to grow, proper pruning and soil care go a...
To get from the dreaming stage to the doing stage, we need a plan. This is where the fun starts, but also where we have to get specific. Did you keep a garden log last year? If so, that will be helpful when planning for this year. Whether you did or not, you can still...
Where can I plant arborvitae? Arborvitae, or ‘arbs’ for short, prefer to be planted in full sun areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day. However, several varieties can thrive in partial shade areas that get 4-6 hours of sun per day. Most arborvitae varieties do not...
