By Nancy Shevel Before we have a “plant talk,” let’s take the time to touch on something we all know is so important to our flower/vegetable gardens – water. Specifically, […]
Food Shed Co-op receives $200,000 federal grant Food Shed Co-op was among 134 recipients of grants totaling $22.6 million through the 2021 round of the Targeted Small Grants Program of […]
By Nancy Shevel Garden cleanup can start in early April or may have to be delayed for a few weeks because of the unpredictable and variable weather in our area […]
In this last week of fall, almost all of the trees have shed their colorful bouquet of leaves. Native oaks are an exception, holding on to their dry, tan leaves […]
By Nancy Shevel Trees provide enjoyment and beauty to our landscapes and community. Studies have shown that hospital patients recover faster if their room offers a view of trees! Conversely, […]
This might be a good time to reimagine or reinvent your gardens and landscapes using native plants, shrubs, and trees, which were here before the settlers arrived in McHenry County […]
When fall arrives (autumnal equinox 9/22/20), I take the time to reassess my garden plans. Did I accomplish the goals/designs I started with last fall? One of my goals has […]
A good way to bring color into your yard on a monthly basis is with native flowering shrubs. Blue Wild Indigo Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis), which is a nicely […]
The Environmental Defenders is pleased to announce that its two bookstores, The Green Spot in Woodstock and The Green Read in Crystal Lake, have reopened. Of course, all the social-distancing […]
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