Growing inspiration: mocha mousse hues in the garden
Each year, a variety of establishments attempt to make news by predicting annual garden trends. I’m conflicted over these reports because, on the one...
Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Have a gardening question? The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers who will provide a research-based...
Four Seasons Gardening Series will answer homeowners' common questions
Homeowners often struggle with invading weeds and choosing from the vast array of landscape plants. They may also be curious about lesser-known late summer and fall-blooming plants. Illinois Extension is offering three online workshops as part of the...
This Autumn, Fill Your Heart with Gratitude and Your Home with the Scent of Holiday Spices
Fall is a great time to spread kindness and be thankful for each unrepeatable day. Research has consistently associated greater happiness and wellbeing with gratitude. Gratitude fosters more positive emotions, improves health, and allows you to deal with life’s challenges.
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