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Homegrown National Park: Join the Movement!
By Brandon Hough, Executive Director, Homegrown National Park In such a busy world with numerous problems, the concept of conservation and our role in supporting it can sometimes feel distant
The Year of the Cicada: Will It Live Up to the Hype?
The state of Illinois is set to experience a natural phenomenon that hasn’t happened since 1803. It’s the simultaneous emergence of two distinct broods of cicadas. It’s been all over
Buffering Your Blossoms: Safeguarding Early Buds
We are all eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring, and this February warm up is giving us a taste of what is yet to come. However, unexpected challenges can arise
New & Noteworthy Plants for 2024
Each year, our department managers strive to bring new varieties that offer beauty and function to your garden. Here are a several new varieties for 2024 that we are particular
Benefits of Bareroot Trees & How to Plant Them
Bareroot trees are exactly as the name suggests: a tree sold without soil around their roots. These trees are sold during the dormant season, typically in early spring. Read on