Get Ready for Fall Planting Season 🐝
More and more people are joining the movement and creating native habitat gardens brimming with beauty and function —YOU CAN TOO!
💚 NOW is the time to plan and prep and get your space ready for fall. NBN planting season kicks into full gear again starting in August —get that plan ready!!
Gardening Tips
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Designing Native Bee Nesting Habitat
Jane HamillLet’s start with a little background here: according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are an estimated 400 to 500 native bee species in Illinois. If you’re anything...
Designing Native Bee Nesting Habitat
Jane HamillLet’s start with a little background here: according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are an estimated 400 to 500 native bee species in Illinois. If you’re anything...
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Top Plants for Difficult Places
Jane HamillGardening in the Chicago area has its quirks. Our heavy clay soil, freeze-thaw cycles, urban heat islands, and shady, tree-lined lots can make planting tricky. That’s where native plants shine....
Top Plants for Difficult Places
Jane HamillGardening in the Chicago area has its quirks. Our heavy clay soil, freeze-thaw cycles, urban heat islands, and shady, tree-lined lots can make planting tricky. That’s where native plants shine....
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How do I transition my Chicago yard from grass ...
Nicki AchorLast spring, Ryn M. of Jeff Park, reached out to us for help with her garden. Here's what she said... "After years of apt living, I am finally moving into...
How do I transition my Chicago yard from grass ...
Nicki AchorLast spring, Ryn M. of Jeff Park, reached out to us for help with her garden. Here's what she said... "After years of apt living, I am finally moving into...
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Turfgrass Removal Guide: Step-by-Step Methods f...
Nicki AchorSo, you’ve decided to convert some (or all) of your lawn space to a native plant oasis — AMAZING! But, before you dash out to buy plants or hire the...
Turfgrass Removal Guide: Step-by-Step Methods f...
Nicki AchorSo, you’ve decided to convert some (or all) of your lawn space to a native plant oasis — AMAZING! But, before you dash out to buy plants or hire the...
