Gardening Tips on WBBM Newsradio
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Gardening Tips on WBBM Newsradio
Tips on maintaining your garden, plants and flowers year-round.
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Picture Perfect Gardens
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how taking pictures of your garden can be a very useful tool for future planning (as well as adm...
Vacation-Proof Your Garden
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares tips for ensuring your plants' health while you are out of town!
A Caterpillar Worth Keeping
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how & why you should keep caterpillars in your garden!
A Patriotic Garden Centerpiece
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to make your garden a bit festive for America's birthday!
Containers for Pollinators
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how putting your pollinators in a container may be more suitable for them instead of in your garde...
Preventing Squash Vine Borers
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to prevent squash vine borers in your plants!
Creative Ways to Grow Clematis
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some different ways to grow clematis in your garden!
Chelsea Chop
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks down the "Chelsea Chop", a way of giving your plants a "haircut" going into the summer!
Native Groundcovers for Mulch Rings
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends some groundcovers for places where grass won't grow!
Ladybugs in the Garden
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about the layers of helpfulness that ladybugs bring to your garden!
Rhododendrons Done Right
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you can do right by your rhododendrons this spring!
Mother’s Day Starts with Carnations
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden dicusses how you should start this year's Mother's Day with carnations!
Asparagus & Rhubarb Harvest
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks down how we should harvest our asparagus & rhubarb for our gardens now & in the future!
What Dandelions Mean
Jacob Burns of Chicago Botanic Garden discusses what the appearance of dandelions means for your yard & garden.
When Hummingbirds Return
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some tips on how to welcome the returning hummingbirds to your garden this spring!
Bare Root, Big Rewards
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about the perks of having bare root plants before summer starts!
Spring Cleanup Starts Here!
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how a little patience is the key to getting your garden ready for the springtime!
Native Plant Sales
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how native plant sales may begin a bit sooner than you think and shares what to look out for!
Protect Your Oaks
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to protect your oaks from spreading disease!
Jump-Start Your Summer Bulbs
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on to give your summer bulbs a start during the Chicagoland springtime!
Ferns Without the Fuss
Jacob Burns of the Chicagpo Botanic Garden discusses how to make the best of your ferns for your garden and how you could start now!
Blooming Too Soon
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how some bulbs might bloom too soon because of the "early spring" weather.
Prune Now for a Better Harvest
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how pruning now, in the late winter, can be very beneficial for your harvest during the warmer w...
Anthuriums Show Affection
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how anthuriums can be your way of showing love this Valentine's Day!
Flat Mites
Jacobs Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how flat mites can hurt your garden & gives some ways to avoid them.
Herbs on Your Windowsill
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you can turn your windowsill into your own herb garden during the cold weather months!
Fungus Gnats
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Gardens discusses the effect of fungus gnats on your houseplants & how to treat/prevent them.
Handling Snow and Ice
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to take care of your garden after it is hit with snow & ice!
Pantone Color of the Year
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how the Pantone Color of the Year can be used to spruce up your garden!
Flowers and the Birds they Attract
In this episode, Jacob Burns shares a variety of plants and methods to attract different birds.
Grasses with Winter Interest
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how not all grasses have winter interest for your garden decor.
Norfolk Pines
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how norfolk pines can being that evergreen feel indoors for your holidays!
Less Water, Happier Plants
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how some plants want less water over the winter months!
Festive Twigs, Future Roots
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to add some color to your holidays with some twigs that give twice!
Deck the Halls Responsibly
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden tells us how we can enjoy the season's festive landscapes while still protecting them as well!
Viburnum Leaf Beetles
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how Viburnum Leaf Beetles can affect your garden!
Protecting Your Rose Bushes During the Winter Months
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some tips on taking care of your rose bushes during the colder months.
Forcing Bulbs in Your Garden for the Spring
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you could force bulbs into your garden for the springtime.
Overwintering Unplanted Plants
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to preserve your plants for the winter for them to be ready in the spring.
Drain the Hose
Jacobs Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about why draining your hose before the winter could be important to avoid future problems!