Homegrown fruit from the best fruit plants are crammed with goodness, have a low carbon footprint and taste delicious ...

Cabbage white moths and other cabbage pests will attack all members of the cruciferous vegetable family, including broccoli, ...

Peonies are the sought-after stunners of the spring garden, but their bloom time is short, which is why garden experts love to pair them with companion plants that give season-long color.

Beginning this month, Our Communities of Northwest Stokes is proud to present the 2026 Saturday in the Park events. This ...

Squirrels can transform from charming backyard visitors into persistent garden pests when they start digging up bulbs, ...

But with so many plants to choose from and ways to arrange them, starting a vegetable garden can be overwhelming. Or maybe ...

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Upcoming Grayslake Greenery Garden ...

Asiatic lilies stand out in gardens with their vibrant colors and striking appearance, but gardeners often wonder about their ...

A tender journey through Europe’s three most-loved trees of 2026, weaving their myths, histories, and quiet resilience into a soulful tribute to nature’s storytelling power.

Tara lived in an old house with her parents and grandmother. The house once belonged to Tara’s great-grandfather and then to her grandfather. One day, it would belong to Tara. At the very back of the ...

Q: I am looking at trees to plant in my yard. Are there any specific ones that I should avoid? A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive ...

Tasty and easy to grow, tomatoes are found in everyone’s garden. From cherry tomatoes and fancy hybrids to ancient heirlooms, ...