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A woman, left unable to leave her home due to long Covid, has rediscovered her passion for life by starting a houseplant business. Ruth Bramley, who once aspired to be…

Study Warns of Declining Seed Dispersers in Europe. A new study highlights a troubling trend in Europe: the dwindling population of seed dispersers is threatening nearly one-third of the region’s…

Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden: Five Simple Steps for Fall. In 2021, we explored the importance of native plants and creating habitats in our yards. As we move into fall, it’s…

Consider Planting Flowering Onions for a Vibrant Spring Garden. As October progresses, it’s time to prepare for next year’s garden. If your daffodils and other flowering bulbs did not thrive…

ST. ANTHONY – Fall bulb planting is an easy and rewarding way to create a vibrant spring garden. Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths provide early color,…

Plant and Garden Festival Offers Respite from Hurricane Cleanup. In a refreshing break from post-hurricane recovery efforts, local residents can look forward to shopping for flowering plants and garden items…

Asters and Mums: The Perfect Autumn Flowering Companions. Autumn flowering plants, like asters, are a great way to add color and beauty to your landscape, especially as temperatures drop. Whether…

With her 9-month-old son strapped to her back, Kirsten Frost Andersen pushed her shovel through the thick reed canary grass into the dark, moist soil. Her 7-year-old son, Aidan Andersen,…

Cold Weather Approaches Quad Cities Region with Frost Warnings. QUAD CITIES, IA/IL – The Iowa-Illinois region is bracing for cold weather as freezing temperatures are predicted from tonight through Wednesday…

For many gardeners, nothing is more exciting than seeing spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. These bulbs mark the start of the gardening season, bringing vibrant colors after the long winter…