Gardening Tips
Matrix Planting- Not as Scary as it Sounds
Here at North Branch Natives we promote a style of planting called matrix planting. While the name may sound technical, this planting style is really a beginner-friendly way of approaching...
Matrix Planting- Not as Scary as it Sounds
Here at North Branch Natives we promote a style of planting called matrix planting. While the name may sound technical, this planting style is really a beginner-friendly way of approaching...
Butterflies of Chicago: The Red Admiral
Hello North Branch Natives Community! My name is Nicki and I am the most recent addition to the North Branch team. I am a horticulturist by training, having earned a...
Butterflies of Chicago: The Red Admiral
Hello North Branch Natives Community! My name is Nicki and I am the most recent addition to the North Branch team. I am a horticulturist by training, having earned a...
Go Ahead and Cut Back That Garden
Most are in agreement that the hollow stems of plants like Echinacea (purple coneflower) and Monarda (bee balm) are important for bees to nest in. There is some question though on...
Go Ahead and Cut Back That Garden
Most are in agreement that the hollow stems of plants like Echinacea (purple coneflower) and Monarda (bee balm) are important for bees to nest in. There is some question though on...
Foundation Planting?
In many neighborhoods it is a common sight —a shade-tolerant line of evergreen yews circling the front foundation of a house like a life preserver vest cinched up tight. Today,...
Foundation Planting?
In many neighborhoods it is a common sight —a shade-tolerant line of evergreen yews circling the front foundation of a house like a life preserver vest cinched up tight. Today,...
Reworking a Landscape that has History
First, I would like to say, native gardeners are not (necessarily) restoration folks. We are artists, naturalists and designers working to construct a bridge between the natural world and our understanding...
Reworking a Landscape that has History
First, I would like to say, native gardeners are not (necessarily) restoration folks. We are artists, naturalists and designers working to construct a bridge between the natural world and our understanding...
How to Save Money with a Condo Community Garden
I moved to Chicago almost 25 years ago —the pull of City excitement causing me to pack up and move my things to neighborhoods uncharted every year or two. That's...
How to Save Money with a Condo Community Garden
I moved to Chicago almost 25 years ago —the pull of City excitement causing me to pack up and move my things to neighborhoods uncharted every year or two. That's...