Late summer is the time of year for yellow jackets
Yellow jackets can be annoying when you are trying to eat outside in late summer,...
Home and Garden
Avoid blanket pesticide sprays in your garden
Integrated pest management will result in healthy plants under less environmental stress, and presents fewer...
Nature journaling club members ‘fill their cup’ by noticing natural world
Maureen Murphy created the Chicago Nature Journaling Club in 2021, which documents experiences in Forest...
Protect tree bark from power tools with mulch
One of the biggest threats to trees in summertime is lawn care. A good way...
Virginia creeper can cover bare area
Virginia creeper is a native vine that would work to cover empty space in your...
Learn the right terms for problem plants
Even a plant that we value in one place may be a nuisance if it...
Crafting leads to community for members of Heritage Quilters Guild of South Suburbia
The Heritage Quilters Guild of South Suburbia draws members from the south suburbs and northwest...
Cicada killer wasps no cause for concern in garden
Too many people initially respond to seeing wasps or hornets in their garden by calling...
Blooming shrubs light up the outdoors
Here are some suggestions for shrubs that flower in late June, July and August.
Nursing a sick tree? Here’s what to do.
There is not one generic method to treat all trees that are diseased or struggling...