Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, January 9,2008

Winter is the time to learn and plan

Check out these central-Illinois gardening programs

Untitled Document You may not be able to engage in many garden activities outdoors right now, but this is a great time of year to learn more. Here are some pr

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, January 2,2008

Holiday cacti

Look for sturdy, healthy green foliage and new flower buds

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Though the poinsettia may be the most popular holiday plant, the holiday cactus is a tradition for many families. These easy-to-care-for cacti gene

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, December 12,2007

Gift ideas for gardeners

It’s America’s No. 1 hobby, so finding gift ideas is a cinch

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document With gardening being America’s No. 1 hobby, it is likely that you have several gardeners on your gift list. Here’s a short list of items that most g

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Tuesday, November 20,2007

Turkey Day tutorial

Take time to reflect on the prosperity most of us enjoy

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document This Thanksgiving, most of us will join family and friends to celebrate the good fortunes in our lives and eat until we feel like stuffed turkeys. Every

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, November 7,2007

When deer attack

Here are ways to limit damage to your plants

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document My husband has our children trained to look for deer when we go for a drive. Watching these fascinating animals graze is enjoyable — unless it’

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, October 24,2007

Enjoy fall’s colors — and do some yard work

This weekend provides the perfect opportunity to see the scenery

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document As I drove to work this morning, I had trouble keeping my eyes from wandering to the bright-yellow ash leaves and brilliant-red sugar maple leaves, and, as temp

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, October 10,2007

Growing grapes

Learn how at special program next week

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Did you know that the grapevine is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world? Whether as a source of grapes or as an attractive addition to the landscape

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, October 3,2007

Compost bin demonstration

In the garden, they call it “black gold”

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Three years ago, a friend of mine spent a fall day driving around Springfield, collecting bags of leaves. Sure, it sounds crazy — most homeowners can&rsqu

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, September 26,2007

Time to plant garlic

It’s been cultivated for thousands of years — now it’s your turn

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document This fall while adding daffodils to your landscape, don’t forget to plant some garlic. Garlic has been cultivated for thousands of years and is still popu

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, September 19,2007

We need rain

Be sure to water plants now to avoid consequences later

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document The crisp, cool air has been a welcome relief from the 90-degree temperatures, but we have not been as blessed with rainfall. Last week I dug a hole for