Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two ...

Reports of fewer fireflies in recent years have sparked worry for the future of the insect’s population. More sightings this ...

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Native landscaping requires minimal maintenance, benefits the environment and, with a bit of acceptance, can be a thing of ...

Call a licensed, certified arborist to inspect the damage. Tree companies are busy right after storms, so they may not be ...

After struggling over the last few years, the Chicago area's firefly population seems to be enjoying a "pretty good year," ...

Last Sunday, 34 gardeners made it in to Chicago to start a jam-packed 4 days exploring gardens. This was our shortest and most horticulturally intense trip of the year, so we arrived early and left ...

In Illinois, we track heat accumulation using growing degree days. These help predict when certain insects will emerge or ...

One of the nice things about dining out is treating yourself to a beautifully plated meal. The meal becomes extra special ...