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A Hiker’s Guide to Native Plants in the Midwest...
There’s nothing quite like hiking through the Midwest’s natural landscapes during the spring time, where prairies, woodlands, and wetlands are bursting with life. Whether you’re exploring a local forest preserve or...
A Hiker’s Guide to Native Plants in the Midwest...
There’s nothing quite like hiking through the Midwest’s natural landscapes during the spring time, where prairies, woodlands, and wetlands are bursting with life. Whether you’re exploring a local forest preserve or...
Maximizing Buckthorn Control: How Native Plants...
For land managers battling common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), the challenge often feels like a never-ending cycle. While initial removal through mechanical means can be successful, buckthorn has a frustrating ability...
Maximizing Buckthorn Control: How Native Plants...
For land managers battling common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), the challenge often feels like a never-ending cycle. While initial removal through mechanical means can be successful, buckthorn has a frustrating ability...
The Quirky Skunk Cabbage: Nature's Peculiar Pio...
When winter begins to tiptoe out of the Midwest, one curious plant is often the first to greet spring: skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus). This unique wetland dweller is not just...
The Quirky Skunk Cabbage: Nature's Peculiar Pio...
When winter begins to tiptoe out of the Midwest, one curious plant is often the first to greet spring: skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus). This unique wetland dweller is not just...
Attract Hummingbirds to Your Midwest Garden: Na...
Hummingbirds are enchanting visitors to Midwest gardens, bringing vibrant life and movement to your outdoor spaces. In Illinois, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the most common hummingbird species. Creating...
Attract Hummingbirds to Your Midwest Garden: Na...
Hummingbirds are enchanting visitors to Midwest gardens, bringing vibrant life and movement to your outdoor spaces. In Illinois, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the most common hummingbird species. Creating...
Bird Feeders: A Mixed Bag for Ecological Benefits
Bird feeders can be a delightful way to observe our feathered friends up close. However, their impact on the environment is a complex issue with both potential upsides and downsides....
Bird Feeders: A Mixed Bag for Ecological Benefits
Bird feeders can be a delightful way to observe our feathered friends up close. However, their impact on the environment is a complex issue with both potential upsides and downsides....
Top 10 Deer-Resistant Native Shade-Tolerant Woo...
Got a shady backyard that’s overrun by deer? You’re not alone. Shady areas can be tricky to plant, especially when deer treat your garden like their personal salad bar. But...
Top 10 Deer-Resistant Native Shade-Tolerant Woo...
Got a shady backyard that’s overrun by deer? You’re not alone. Shady areas can be tricky to plant, especially when deer treat your garden like their personal salad bar. But...