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Wildflowers Ain't What They Used To Be!!!

January 23, 2017

Wildflowers Ain't What They Used To Be! Well, why not? Before European settlement, all wildflowers were native wildflowers (or at least 99%). When Europeans settled they brought along their indigenous plants with them...

Native Trees are the Best

September 9, 2016

I have recently seen several articles touting trees such as Bradford Pear and European black alder as easy to grow options for your yard. They are correct. What?????? Well they...

Your Native Landscape, A Family Project

September 7, 2016

I had the opportunity to prepare and plant a small native garden with my four-year-old daughter this Labor Day. It was the most fun that I had in a long...

Container & Urban Native Gardens

August 25, 2016

Question: I have a roof top deck with planters in Chicago. Do you have any native plants that will work in this urban environment? Answer: Laurie, yes I believe...

Plant Milkweed in the Fall?

August 18, 2016

Native Plant Conosoure: Hi! I was wondering if milkweed plugs can be planted in the fall, before the first freeze. Thanks! Natural Communities: I would say yes, with one caveat....

Problems With Thistle

August 15, 2016

Sam --- Nick! Thanks for spending time with me at Green Fair on The Fox about my Thistle issue. Can you refresh my memory about what my treatment options are...