Two houseplants that are often confused with each other are philodendron and pothos. Many houseplants are referred to as philodendron, but most are probably actually pothos. Both are vining plants with green leaves, but they have some distinctive characteristics that will help you to tell them...
Bring nature to the table this Thanksgiving by creating decorations from collected natural materials. Fall is a great time to explore outdoors and use what you find almost directly in arrangements after gathering.
Dry not Damp
Make sure to collect when material is dry. Damp material breaks down...
As the temperatures get colder and gardening work outside slows down, you might be looking for a plant growing project to do inside. I encourage you to try aquarium aquaponics.
There is a natural mutually beneficial relationship between plants and aquatic animals such as fish. The fish are making...
There are many reasons to grow your vegetables, including health benefits, better flavor, and environmental protection. The health benefits are exponential with the combination of nutrients, sunshine, and exercise gained through vegetable gardening.
Studies show that those who garden are more...
What was that really excellent pepper variety we grew last year? What type of tomato was resistant to disease?
Those are the types of questions we think we will always remember the answer to, but now we are coming into the 2020 garden season; some of those details...
Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing what will attract birds, insects, and animals to your yard. Wildlife needs water, a food source, shelter, and space...
University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit is pleased to announce Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, of East Peoria, has joined the team as the new horticulture educator. Her new role will include a wide range of horticulture programs, educational resources, and overseeing the unit...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
It is difficult to write this article, as it is my last one. After 30 years of service, I retire October 1 from University of Illinois Extension.
Over the years, writing this blog has been one of my favorite tasks. Through these...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
As I wrote last week, I retire on October 1 after 30 years with University of Illinois Extension and am focusing my last couple columns on my favorite plants. Although I love many flowers, the poppy is probably my favorite. I am not...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
I retire on October 1 after 30 years with University of Illinois Extension. I've decided to focus my last couple columns on my favorite plants. I'll start with herbs. As most of my regular readers know, I grow a lot of herbs and use...
