University of Illinois Extension
February 2, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Mint, a common culinary herb, can be a troublesome plant in the garden. Greg Stack demonstrates ways to keep mint in check.

January 26, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

As you comb through plant and seed catalogs this winter, consider creating a mixed border made of annuals, perennials, and woody plants.

January 18, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Heuchera can make excellent accent plants in the garden. As you're planning your 2010 garden, consider this versatile plant.

January 4, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Greg Stack discusses what you need to do to save your poinsettia for next holiday season.

December 21, 2009
Richard Hentschel, Green Industry Specialist

Extension horticulturist Richard Hentschel covers the basics of cleaning and preparing tools for winter storage.

December 15, 2009
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack discusses how you can use vegetables like bok choy and kale to add cool season color to your garden and containers.

December 11, 2009
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack talks about using ornamental cabbages for late season garden color, even into the early winter months.

December 8, 2009
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

U of I Extension horticulturist Greg Stack talks about poinsettia features and varieties, and provides some tips on choosing and caring for this favorite holiday plant.

December 1, 2009
Richard Hentschel, Green Industry Specialist

Extension horticulturist Richard Hentschel explains the basics of planting spring bulbs in the fall. He addresses planting depth and spacing, fertilization and ways to protect your bulbs from scavenging animals.

November 24, 2009
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

U of I Extension Horticulturist Greg Stack talks about baptisia, a native prairie plant that can be used effectively in home landscapes.