This is the most beautiful time of the year! The holiday season is upon us, meaning it’s time to get out of your Christmas tree or head to your favorite garden center. Here are four tips for ensuring that your tree lives through the season. Make...
The majority of houseplant growth slows down in the winter months; they are taking a break. This fact means you get to take a break from fertilizing, pruning, and repotting this season as well. So, what do you do differently to prepare your houseplants for...
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and of course, decorating! While your home may already be decked out in holiday spirit, there's always room for improvement. If you're looking for ways to spruce up your holiday decor without harming the environment, then...
As we gather around the Christmas tree this holiday, it’s a good time for a little history lesson about why the Christmas tree has become a center point of our yuletide celebrations. It all started a very long time ago - dating back to before Christianity....
Firewood is a popular topic in Illinois. Many people here heat their homes entirely with wood heat. But, if you are new to firewood, it can be daunting to get started. There are so many questions when you first begin. How much is a cord...
We are deep into the autumn season here in Illinois. We hope you thoroughly enjoy pumpkin patches, warm beverages, and hot soups as much as we do. While other parts of the country have put their gardens to bed, we still have a few more...
