I see Chicago Botanic Garden staff working outside all winter long and I was wondering how they deal with the cold weather. — Adrian Kuhn, Buffalo Grove This year in the Chicago area, our first hard frost was quite late. It was deep into November 2024 when we finally had frost — the latest that […]
Category: Home and Garden
Get outside and prune your shrubs
Pruning is a great way to get outdoors in winter, breathe some fresh air, and gain a sense of accomplishment.
Tips for thriving winter houseplants
The winter gardening season is a great time to focus on houseplants and build a collection.
Hardy plants can handle bitter cold
A bitter cold spell, often caused by a dip in the polar vortex, may cause some gardeners to worry about their plants.
Even in winter, bees creating a buzz at Brookfield Zoo
About 40,000 bees rescued from homes in Naperville and Lincoln Park are now buzzing away at Brookfield Zoo.
Resolve to plan ahead for this year’s garden
A new year is a good time to make some resolutions for a lovelier, more beneficial and more enjoyable garden.
Don’t let up on plant protection this winter
Many gardeners drop their guard in winter, giving animals an opportunity to do significant damage to garden plants.
Large and showy amaryllis takes time to grow
Amaryllis flowers are dramatic, which is a big bonus for the winter months.
Christmas trees go on to do good
When it’s time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree, where will it go?
Get jolly for holly in your yard
The holly traditionally associated with Christmas is native to England and other parts of Europe, North Africa and western Asia.