Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, September 19,2007

We need rain

Be sure to water plants now to avoid consequences later

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

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, September 5,2007

Enjoy winter squash

Most varieties will benefit from a brief curing process

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document The fruits of summer may be nearing their end for the year, but winter squash, which comes in hundreds of varieties and a plethora of sizes, shapes, colors, and

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, August 30,2007

Time to upgrade turfgrass

A few tips to help you get your lawn in shape this fall

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Fall is the best time to give your lawn some extra attention, because what is done for the turf this fall will have a big impact on cool-season grasses next sum

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Thursday, August 23,2007

Getting children outdoors

Gardening can be a way to unplug your kids

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document It’s hard to believe that children have returned to school and another summer vacation has met its end. As I reflect on this summer, I wonder what my chil

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, August 15,2007

When aphids attack

Usually, the pesky little critters only inflict cosmetic damage

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document I park my car under the canopy of a large bur oak tree. For the past several weeks my car has been covered in a sticky substance: honeydew. Aphids are s

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, August 1,2007

Have a great cucumber crop

Ample moisture, at the right time, is critical

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Imagine my surprise during the first week of July, when my son and I harvested 40 cucumbers from our three cucumber plants. Since then we have been blessed with

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, July 18,2007

Free state tree guide

How central-Illinois gardeners can pick the perfect tree

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Last year’s high winds, tornadoes, and ice storm played havoc on central-Illinois trees. If you haven’t already replaced trees in your yard, take so

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Tuesday, July 3,2007

Beetle mania

They’re back and they’re on the attack!

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Japanese beetles have invaded our gardens again. The first beetles were noticed around June 15 in the Springfield area, and the phone at the offices of the Univ

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, June 20,2007

Our horticulture miracle

Fairgrounds agave sports a 25-foot shoot

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Most of us enjoy a surprise, and for gardeners a horticultural miracle is especially exciting. Last week eight inmates moved a giant agave plant — 6 feet

Garden - Jennifer Fishburn | Wednesday, June 13,2007

Take a walk in the garden

Tour 30-acre lush private estate on Saturday, June 23

By Jennifer Fishburn

Untitled Document Gardeners love getting new ideas for sprucing up their gardens, and Springfield-area green thumbs will have the opportunity to get those ideas and talk with mas