No yard? No problem. Learn how to welcome birds to a balcony, patio, or window with compact feeders,
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Late summer is still planting season in Northern Illinois. Learn what to sow, transplant, and plan f
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American Goldfinches nest later than many native birds. Learn why seeds matter and how to attract th
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Heat wilting, pest pressure, and mid-summer burnout can hit all at once. Here is how to read the sig
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Full sun, part sun, part shade, or full shade? Learn how to track your yard light before choosing pl
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A one-week guide to moving your houseplants outside for summer in Illinois without scorching leaves,
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They weigh less than a nickel, but right now, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are finishing a nons
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If you have a mature Black Walnut in your yard, you’ve likely heard the warnings. You m
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Mother’s Day Gifts for the Hands, the Home, and the Garden — Barn Owl Garden Center MotherR
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An Illinois Guide to Orioles — Barn Owl Garden Center Blog The gray skies of winter are officially b
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Why Your Choice of Mulch Matters — Barn Owl Garden Center Blog Most of the time when we’re tal
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At The Market, we talk a lot about real food. More than just organic growing practices, we’re lookin
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The Winter wait is almost over and it’s just about time to get some fresh soil under our fingernails
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Black History Month gives us a chance to reflect on people whose lives and work broaden our understa
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This Black History Month, Barn Owl is celebrating Solomon Brown, a true Renaissance man whose love o
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Born in Cincinnati in 1867, Charles Henry Turner came into this world right after the Civil War. He
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Anne Spencer, a distinguished poet and a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance, was a woman who
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I moved to Chicago in January of 1986 – not a great time to move to the Windy City, but that’s
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When the crisp fall air rolls into Chicagoland, nothing says comfort quite like a warm dish made wit
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If you’ve caught a flash of iridescent green zipping past your garden or heard the soft buzz of tiny
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Japanese beetles typically emerge in late June through mid‑July in our area. Adults skeletoni
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Tips from Barn Owl Garden Center, Carol Stream, IL As summer approaches and the Midwest heat
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Bring a Burst of Orange and Song to Your Garden There’s nothing quite like spotting a bright flash o
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As the days grow longer and signs of spring begin to emerge, gardeners everywhere feel that familiar
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Spring is Just Around the Corner While we can’t control everything in life, one thing we can cultiva
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Barn Owl Garden Center Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Looking for the perfect gift for your plant-lovin
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Fungus gnats may be tiny, but they can cause big headaches for plant lovers. These pesky little flie
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As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, many homeowners in Illinois begin to pack up their g
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When we think of the holiday season, certain images immediately come to mind: twinkling lights, deco
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✨ Ollie’s Holiday Gift Guide ✨ Looking for the perfect gift to make someone’s holiday merry an
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If you’re passionate about feeding your feathered friends, you know that the quality and price
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When fall arrives in Illinois, it’s easy to focus on cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and th
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As the scorching summer days begin to fade and a crispness fills the air, it’s not just sweate
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Creating a Beautiful Shade Perennial Garden A shade garden can be a tranquil oasis in your landscape
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Did you know you can turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into black gold for your garden? Composting
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Winter’s chill may not scream “birdwatching paradise,” but for seasoned bird enthu
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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, creating a healthy and refreshing indoor environment is mor
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The twinkling lights, the festive ornaments, and the fragrant pine scent—all integral parts of the h
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But with the climate crisis on the top of everyone’s minds, there are many questions about whi
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Microgreens: Miniature Marvels of Nutritional Power Have you ever come across a dish with vibrant, d
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Shrubs for every season In this blog series Don’t Snub the Shrub, our expert gardeners will provide
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How to Plan a Shrub Space | Part 1 of 4 Shrubs are often overlooked by gardeners. They may already b
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How to Plan a Shrub Space | Part 2 of 4 In this blog series Don’t Snub the Shrub, our expert gardene
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Small Shrubs Can Have a Big Impact In this blog series Don’t Snub the Shrub, our expert gardeners w
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Summer is here and with our long warm lazy days come with some pesky issues that always seem to pop
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Summer is here and with our long warm lazy days come with some pesky issues that always seem to pop
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With the arrival of summer in the greater Chicago area, it’s time to unleash your green thumb
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With their mesmerizing aerial acrobatics and vibrant colors, these tiny wonders are a delightful vis
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Spring is here; now is the perfect time to start planting your spring flowers in Illinois. Some of t
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Growing a green lush lawn could be a rewarding challenge. Some of us are up for the challenge, other
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As the weather warms up and the snow melts, it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and pr
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Purple Cow has been a staple at the Barn Owl for some time now. Their activated compost has been a g
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We The Wild is a new product line that the Barn Owl is extremely excited to carry. For decades, the
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A beautiful garden can be a source of joy and relaxation but also require much time and effort to ma
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Spring is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means it’s time to start planning o
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Are you interested in learning more about birds and getting started with birding and bird watching?
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As winter transitions into spring, March is the perfect time to prepare your home and garden for war
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Are you interested in offering suet to the birds in your backyard? Suet is a high-energy food that i
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This old bird adage could have several interpretations, but if you are truly eating like a bird then
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As the winter begins to loosen its grip and the first hints of spring start to peek through, now is
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The winter months can be tough on houseplants, but with a little extra care, you can keep them thriv
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As the winter chill settles in and the gardening season comes to a temporary halt, now is the perfec
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De-icing your driveway and sidewalks is integral to winter maintenance to prevent slips and falls. H
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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Look no further! Here are a few
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This is the most beautiful time of the year! The holiday season is upon us, meaning it’s time to get
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The majority of houseplant growth slows down in the winter months; they are taking a break. This fac
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The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and of course, decorating! While your home may alr
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As we gather around the Christmas tree this holiday, it’s a good time for a little history lesson ab
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Firewood is a popular topic in Illinois. Many people here heat their homes entirely with wood heat.
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We are deep into the autumn season here in Illinois. We hope you thoroughly enjoy pumpkin patches, w
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After a busy summer season of planting, weeding, and watering, the fall garden needs a bit of attent
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As spring is finally upon us, it is time to start thinking about our garden! When deciding on what v
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It’s officially spring and while in many parts of the country that means warmer days and more time i
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March is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the growing season. Whether you’r
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The answer to that question is yes, it is a good time to rethink the use of peat in your garden. Pea
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These dreary days of winter can really make you daydream of warmer times. Sadly, we can’t time trave
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Every feel a lost or behind on what you should be doing with your lawn and garden? We understand and
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As Labor Day comes and goes, we all begin to settle in with the realization that seasons are beginni
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Every feel a lost or behind on what you should be doing with your lawn and garden? We understand and
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The summer is in full swing and that means long hot days with little rain in the forecast. This can
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We have seen a lot of unique weather this summer! This has presented us with more pest issues than n
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Time to Set Your Avian Table for Springtime! Even if you are not a bird enthusiast, you cannot ignor
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Improving your home’s landscaping shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should instead be a fun rela
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You are not alone! One of the many joys of living in the Midwest is the beauty and the wide variety
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Having birds stop by your patio can brighten any day. We love to see that our feathered buddies have
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As the long, cold days continue to push on, it is nice to have some plants growing in the house to h
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There isn’t much more synonymous with summer than hand-picking your own tomatoes and peppers from th
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When February hits, and the snow and cold are really setting in, it’s easy to crave a little color i
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Who doesn’t love fresh herbs all-year-round? From parsley to cilantro, fresh herbs turn every meal i
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In these cold winter months, a lot of us like to help out our backyard birds by putting out bird fee
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Now that the New Year is behind us and we are in the middle of winter, it’s nice to daydream a
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