Kristy Belton 10/1/21 Kristy Belton 10/1/21

It’s Oaktober!

Why we focus on oaks and what you can do to support this keystone species.

Kristy Belton 9/1/21 Kristy Belton 9/1/21

The World’s Most Endangered Ecosystem, Right at Home

Our endangered grasslands - the prairie.

Kristy Belton 8/1/21 Kristy Belton 8/1/21

When is a “native planting” not a native planting?

A wildflower garden does not equal weeds.

Kristy Belton 7/1/21 Kristy Belton 7/1/21

When in doubt, plan for drought

With climatic and weather changes, garden planning should include drought tolerant (xeric) plants.

Kristy Belton 6/1/21 Kristy Belton 6/1/21

A Haven for Hummingbirds

This post discusses hummingbird migration and the ways we can naturally encourage these visitors to our gardens through native plant choices.

Kristy Belton 5/1/21 Kristy Belton 5/1/21

Milkweed for Monarchs

Milkweed is imperative for monarch butterflies to exist. Illinois is part of the conservation movement to bring this species back from the endangered list.