Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds It’s such a treat to see hummingbirds in your garden! The best way of attracting them is to use a combination of hummingbird feeders and …
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Easy Care Perennials For Full Sun
Do you have a spot in your yard that gets a lot of sun? Full sun perennials are easy to care for and come in a huge variety of …
10 Edibles To Grow In Containers
Don't think you have enough room to grow vegetables and herbs? Containers are the answer! Check out these 10 edibles to grow in containers - no prima donnas here …
Get Started Composting in 6 Easy Steps
What Is Compost Composting is the process of converting food scraps and yard waste into material that boosts soil health. This means gardeners need less store-bought fertilizers to get …
Creating a Bee Friendly Garden
Everyone can do their part to help the bees. It doesn't matter if you have acres of land, a small patio or a balcony with a few flowering containers. …
Best Privacy Trees and Shrubs for Zones 5 & 6
Add beauty and privacy to your property with a living fence! Want to cover up the view of an unsightly building, block utility boxes from sight, or distance yourself …
Planning A Cutting Garden
Planning a Cutting Garden - Find a sunny spot in your yard when planning a cutting garden - and fill it with plants (annuals and perennials) that are grown …
Best Flowers To Grow From Seed
Both annuals and perennials can be started from seed – some fare better started indoors (transplant them outdoors after your average last frost date); and others do well sown …
How To Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors
Winter is a fun time of year for gardeners in Zone 5 / 6 … yes, really! We get to browse the colorful mail order seed catalogs, gardening magazines, …
Best Air Cleaning Houseplants
Best Air Cleaning Houseplants - Did you know that houseplants help purify the air in our homes? We’ve long known that indoor plants improve our mood and reduce stress …
Winter Garden Tips for Zone 5 & 6
Your plants are better prepared for winter weather than you may think! As we pile on the layers to keep warm, winterize our vehicles for snow and ice covered …
Top 10 Easy Care Houseplants
Easy Care Houseplants add so much to our lives … they clean our air, improve our moods, bring a touch of nature indoors, style up living spaces, and even …
64 Best Gifts For Gardeners
Here are Flower Chick’s 64 Top Picks for the Best Gifts For Gardeners! These gardening gifts all meet my criteria: good quality, interesting, useful, and something you wouldn’t necessarily buy …
Visit the Morton Arboretum Lisle IL
The Morton Arboretum is the jewel of the western suburbs of Chicago. Located in Lisle, IL … this 1,700 acre outdoor museum champions trees from around the world through …
Garden Tool Winter Shape Up
Prepare Your Garden Tools for the Spring I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I used to just toss my garden tools on a shelf in the garage …
Visiting Rockford’s Gardens
Visiting Rockford's Gardens - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
Bringing Plants Indoors For Winter
Late September or early October is the time to think of bringing plants indoors for winter. Make sure to slowly acclimate your houseplants to the indoor environment. Check for …
Fall Planting: Bulbs For Zone 5 & 6
FALL PLANTING – BULBS FOR ZONE 5 & 6 Why do we plant spring-flowering bulbs in the fall? These spring beauties are what we call “dormant perennials.” They need the cool, …
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL. There is something for everyone at this beautiful south suburban destination. A good place to spend a …
Fall Blooming Perennials
FALL BLOOMING PERENNIALS – Gear Your Garden Up For Fall The following perennials bloom in the fall adding pretty hues and multiple season interest to your Zone 5 & …
Madison WI Gardens: Dazzling Dairy State Destinations
We'll go behind the scenes for an up close and personal exploration of six beautiful Madison public gardens, all here waiting for you to experience. And of course, Flower …