This article was submitted by Sharon Moore. Quiet and serene, the only sounds filling the air were the gentle songs of birds. This hidden hideaway, belonging to Pat and Bill Anderson, was truly a delight to discover. Nestled away, their beautiful yard was...
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announced the 2025 June Tree of the month is the iconic American Elm, Ulmus americana, located in front of The Marlowe Center for Philanthropy, home of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), 946...
Article submitted by Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore. Nestled at 404 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, Jean Decker’s garden is a vibrant burst of life and color, a true testament to nearly 50 years of love and care. What started as a few perennials...
NLI’s Legacy Tree Program announces the May Tree of the Month is an Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), that grows in the backyard of a private Rockford, IL, residence, the home of John and Kaylene Groh. This featured Redbud is 44 feet tall, with an...
This feature was written by Ranae Rickels. The Editor took the photographs. In partial sun on the corner of highways 78 and 30 are three large, white pots, contrasting the red brick wall. Each pot has a new addition–a trellis to support beautiful...
