Learn more about the value of various types of trees and planting a diverse set of trees in your landscape. Extension Master Gardeners will review alternatives to invasive or non-native trees and shrubs suitable to our northern Illinois conditions. They will share best practices about …
NWF Says Beware of Non-Native Milkweed
According to a recent article posted on the National Wildlife Federation website, “native wildlife co-evolved over thousands of years with the plants that originated within their ecosystem. Native plants provide food, cover, and places to raise young. In turn, wildlife benefits plants through pollination and …
“Edible Landscaping” June 12
Extension Master Gardeners continue this free online-only series, with ideas about adding edibles to your landscape. By combining trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers or small fruits and berries in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how to …
“Wildlife Habitat As Part of Living Schoolyards”
“Wildlife Habitat As Part of Living Schoolyards” recorded webinar on May 2 featuring National Wildlife Federation representatives offered loads of examples to make more places — such as schoolyards — healthier, especially for children and wildlife. Full of specific ideas on how schoolyards can be …
Composting – It’s Important – and Easy!
By Francesca Kelly for Go Green Highland Park Composting used to be a thing that your wacky neighbor did in his backyard, or, in my case, my cheapskate father, who wouldn’t dream of paying for something when he could make it himself at no cost. …