The second week of October is when fall colors peak for our region this year, per the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. If you are taking advantage of planting at home this weekend, check out other areas of Illinois for leaf color changes. It is nice to get...

Is garlic a staple in the recipes you cook? Are you concerned about the origin of your produce and how it is grown? You may enjoy growing your own garlic. Easy to grow and simple to store, once you grow your own, you will never have to buy garlic from a store again....

Tropical plants arrive in spring and adorn our porches and patios with colorful leaves and beautiful blooms all summer. Succulents set pretty in their place all summer, hardly needing any care. You fell in love with your plants and want a repeat performance next...

We interviewed Dave Szymanski, our Assistant Grower, to answer your questions about the Leafy Greens Subscription. What is a hydroponic system? Imagine a gutter, and on the gutter are the plants. A stock tank dispenses water into rows of gutters. The water lays a film...

1. Some of the annuals you've planted in the ground or containers this spring or summer have reached the end of their season. They may be overgrown and leggy or done blooming for the season. Remove the old plants and fill in bare spots with vibrant colored,...