Growing Tomatoes: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Make 2022 your year for growing the best tomatoes ever! Here’s how to cultivate the biggest, tastiest, healthiest tomato harvest to put on the dinner table.
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Native Plants and Flowers of the Midwest to Start from Seed
The easiest and most cost-effective way to start a big garden in the Midwest is to scatter the seeds of native plants that occur naturally in Illinois and Indiana.
Read MoreSigns of Overwatering and Underwatering Your Plants
We’ve broken down the signs of overwatering and underwatering in all your plants, so you can troubleshoot issues and fix them ASAP.
Read MoreHow to Fix Blossom End Rot And Other Issues
Discovering blossom end rot on your tomatoes is a real downer, but if you know how to fix it, you can save your plants from an untimely end! While blossom end rot is one of the most dreaded threats to your tomatoes, there are several other issues that may spring up suddenly.
Read MoreSun and Water 101: How Long & How Much
Whether you’re a beginning gardener or just trying to polish your green thumb, studying up on sun and water needs for your plants is a great plan.
Read MoreOur Top 10 Favorite Trees this Year and How to Care for Them
Happy Arbor Day! On April 30th, we celebrate Arbor day by thanking the trees in our lives for bringing us beauty, blooms, and beloved oxygen. Get inspired by our top 10 list of best trees you can plant in your own backyard.
Read MoreSpring Pop: Caring for Spring-Flowering Bulbs
If you’re looking forward to a spring full of pops of color, then it might be time to brush up on your spring bulb care! Taking good care of your spring-blooming bulbs will reward you with beautiful blooms for Easter and beyond.
Read MoreWinter Wake Up
Get solutions to all your garden problems by tackling issues head-on during the early spring. Read our guide for having your best gardening season yet.
Read MoreHouseplant Horoscope
May the stars align as you find out what houseplant is the perfect match for your zodiac sign.
Read MoreWhat you Need to Know to Grow: Cannabis Cultivation 101
The future is now! Growing your own cannabis is now legal in Illinois and more accessible than ever. With a little time and research, you can be growing your own medicinal garden this year. Keep reading to learn some basics on cultivating cannabis in your home and garden. Growing Cannabis 101 There are some universal…
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