Cicada Symphony: A Summer Serenade for Chicago Area Gardens (And What It Means for Your Trees)
This summer, 17 year cicadas, Brood XIII, are emerging in the Chicago area. While their calls might be noisy, they are harmless to gardens and even help aerate soil. Learn how to protect young tress and appreciate nature's magic.
read articleDon't Be Fooled This April by Pretty Flowers: Lesser Celandine is a Springtime Menace
Lesser celandine is a serious invasive plant threatening yards across the region. While there is no easy solution, landowners can make a difference with a variety of methods , including planting resilient native species.
read articleGo Eco-Functional! Growing for Regional Biodiversity
In 2024 we will continue to root for nature and grow our recognition of how our human spirit is such a powerfully interrelated part of that nature. That we always have an option to move toward connection and better understanding.
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