Grape vines are a beautiful feature for your landscape that provide both aesthetic and edible benefits, says a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Fresh-picked-from-the-vine grapes are delicious,” says Bruce J. Black. “The work you put into growing your grapes definitely pays off during harvest.” Grapes can be grown in Illinois if you choose a […]
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Start your vegetable garden early with cool-season crops
After a long winter, gardeners are always eager to get outside again. “Get a head start on your vegetable garden by planting cool-season crops,” says Gemini Bhalsod, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Cool spring weather favors vegetables like leafy greens, root vegetables and members of the onion and cabbage family.” Most cool-season vegetables, […]
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Growing asparagus at home
PHOTO FROM METROCREATIVECONNECTION.COM Growing asparagus is best reserved for patient people, as the first crop cannot be harvested for at least a year after planting. This frustrates many home gardeners, and is one factor that can make asparagus relatively expensive in grocery stores. Commercial growers must spend time and money to weed and maintain plots […]
