Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
If you are like me, your gardens did not develop exactly as you had planned in the spring. I have more weeds than I usually do in early fall. Parts of my lawn has too much crabgrass and some plants simply do not like their location...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
I remember when my sons Derek and Tyler used to play Pokémon on their Gameboys and collect the trading cards. I never really understood it then, and I'm not sure I fully understand it now; but, I did download Pokémon Go on my phone...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Recently I helped lead a bus trip to Chicago for Bradley's OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) program. On the way to Chicago I spoke on the bus about the history of landscaping in Chicago. Although we are far from Chicago, some...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the United States, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
"They are probably one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but no vegetable is problem proof," said...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Do you have an annual flower in your garden this year that you especially like and want to use again next summer? You might be able to clone it using vegetative propagation methods.
I have a coleus plant that I particularly like in...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Summer is the time for family and school reunions. Rhonda Ferree, Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension, suggests taking reunions to another level by starting a reunion garden.
"School reunion gardens are...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
When it comes to pollination, honey bees get a majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination.
What is Pollination? Pollination occurs when pollen grains move between two flowers of the same species, or...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Fall is a good time to think about weed control in your lawn and garden. In fact, fall is actually the best time to control some difficult weeds.
Many yards and gardens this spring had winter annual weeds such as henbit, deadnettle...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Are you enjoying the "fruits of your labor" from your vegetable garden this summer? With proper care, vegetable gardens provide fresh produce well into the fall.
It is essential to keep plants watered consistently during the heat of...
Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Over the past decade, Americans have grown to love salsa, surpassing ketchup as a favorite condiment. While there are many variations, a basic salsa recipe includes tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro and tomatillos. I make...
