Tag: Plants | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

Winter Blooms and Greenery Chicago Region Conservatories Connect Humans with World’s Plants

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Local conservatories feature greenhouses that are teeming year-round with blooming orchids, hibiscus and cacti; tall, swaying palm trees; and banana and coffee tree plants.

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Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin

Dec 30, 2022

The conference offers more than 60 workshops and plant walks focused on transforming our relationship to herbs, plants, trees, mushrooms and the Earth.

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5 Tips for Houseplant Success this Winter

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Tony Abruscato

The secret to helping plants survive indoors in Midwestern winters is adjusting care routines. It takes just a few modifications to keep houseplants thriving during the colder months. Get Growing Foundation's Tony Abruscato offers expert secrets to successfully growing houseplants in a Chicago winter.

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Holiday Gardening Pop-Up In Historic Edgewater Location

Nov 30, 2021

The iconic former Granville Pictures storefront in Edgewater is getting a second life as a holiday pop-up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through December 21 from local gardening business City Grange.

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How to Grow Basil and Tomatoes in the Winter Months

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Megy Karydes

Experts say indoor gardening is easier than we think and encourage us to give it a try this winter. Megy Karydes explores how to grow fresh, healthy greens, herbs, microgreens and veggies indoors to get us through a Chicago winter

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Letter from the Publisher

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Peggy Malecki

The realities of these times can help us gain a different perspective when we focus on the new roads we may now be on.

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Try a Terrarium to Bring Nature Indoors

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Martin Miron

Making terrariums and caring for them is good for our mind and soul, not to mention learning things like fine motor skills and the science behind what makes plants tick.

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Calandra Center Combines Therapies for Best Results

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson

The team at CCHW upholds the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy that disease or dysfunction is an indication that something is out of balance, whether physically, emotionally or in other areas of life. Founder Teri Calandra, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and reiki master teacher who believes that it is beneficial to work with a variety of healing modalities in order to give optimal care and achieve wellness. Read more in this profile by Carrie Jackson.

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Bring the Beauty of Outdoors Into Our Homes

Oct 30, 2020

Bring nature indoors through creating expertly designed terrariums that look great and are also easy to care for. We love collaborating to fulfill your custom terrarium dreams.

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Now is the Time to Enter the 60-Second Garden Video Challenge

Jul 31, 2020

Gardeners are invited to create one-minute videos of their gardens and upload to the CEGA website.

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Safely Manage Insect Pests In The Garden

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Melinda Myers

Nationally known garden expert Melinda Myers offers us some simple ways to manage pests in our Chicagoland gardens without harming beneficial pollinator insects, such as bees, butterflies and other native wildlife.

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GARDENING 101: A Summer Home Economics Course

May 29, 2020

This gives parents an opportunity to teach life skills, along with some horticulture.

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Local Plant Sales Get Creative to Support Gardeners

May 01, 2020

Many Chicago area spring plant sales are still on schedule, but have moved online for ordering, with social distanced delivery and curbside pick-up options. Plant sales are a great way to support local nonprofits, get sustainable native plants and stay healthy with vegetable plants for your garden.

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Plant a Prairie Garden At Home

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Jennifer Durkin

Growing a prairie garden at a home or business is simpler than people might think. Following a few basic principles in planting can give a whole new look and feel to a yard that will be easier to maintain and enjoy.

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