Attracting Bats for Organic and Natural Pest Protection
They may not be pretty, but bats are hardworking garden residents. Bats are the most misunderstood of our garden residents. Do these...
Beginning Vegetable Garden Planning
The Old Farmers Almanac offers a resource for beginners in developing a plan for their vegetable garden. This beginners guide to...
Flowers to Fight Pests in the Garden
I am of the opinion that if you are going to chase the bad bugs out of the garden, it might as well happen with something beautiful....
Mosquito Season Begins and What to Do About it
The next several days are filled with rain and in our community that means that the drainage ditches will fill with water - the perfect...
Getting Lawn and Garden Tools in Shape for the New Season
Spring is for more than huge rain showers, it is a reminder that the tools for the upcoming season need to get into shape and this is not...
Ornamental Grasses Site from U of I Extension
Your guidebook on ornamental grasses from U of I Extension.. http://extension.illinois.edu/grasses/
Cutting Back and Dividing Ornamental Grasses in the Spring and a Good Way to Share with your friends
Old World Garden Farms has a great article on ornamental grasses that I thought might be helpful. Ornamental grasses can be expensive...
Baby Chicks and a Visit to the Family Farm in New Douglas
Went to visit the Family Farm in New Douglas yesterday and their IsoBrown baby chicks are feathered out and running around playing. It...
The Last of Doll's Orchard Cider is Becoming Apple Cider Syrup
I decided that before the last of the cider from Doll's Orchard in the fall became hard cider that it was time to finish it off by making...
