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May 2012  |  By Marjie Killeen

Garden Like a Pro – DIY Outdoor Planters

Spring is in full bloom, and it’s finally time to fill our outdoor planters and pots with summery flowers.

Mar 2012  |  By Samantha Kiersey

2012 Garden Walks on the North Shore

Spring and summer garden walks are perfect opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather in a gorgeous setting.

Feb 2012  |  By Laura Hine

Great Chicago Seed Swap

Come by, meet other gardeners (and gardeners-in-training), share stories and trade seeds during the first-ever “Great Chicago Seed Swap!” during the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier on Sunday, March 11.

Jan 2012  |  By By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

Mid-Winter Houseplant Problems

January is when people start noticing that their houseplants do not look “perfect”.

Dec 2011  |  By Kristina Tober

Natural Wonders

Some of the most beautiful winter displays can be expressed in nature.

Dec 2011  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

Evergreen Winter Containers

Our Pagan ancestors used evergreens to decorate their homes to make them more inviting to the traveling spirits who were escaping the harsh winter conditions.

Nov 2011  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Chalet Horticulture Information Specialist | Paid Advertisement

“Winterize” Your Lawn

The summer of 2011 was almost as bad on our cool season turf grass lawns as the summer of 2010.

Oct 2011  |  By Barb Hegman

Fall Gardening Tips

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean it’s time to let your garden go.

Oct 2011  |  By Jennifer Brennan, Horticulture Information Specialist, Chalet | Paid Advertisement

Protect Your Roses with Collars, Not Cones

Most roses are marginally hardy in the Chicago area, so horticulturists recommend protecting them over winter.

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