Gardening Tips on WBBM Newsradio

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some ways to make gardening a bit easier!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how those Monarchs are more than just butterflies, they're important to your garden!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden explains why leaves dropping before Autumn is not always reason for concern, and signs to look for that can raise red flags about tree health.

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to take care of those short-lived perennials in your garden!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses why it may be a bit too hot for tomatoes in your garden.

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares tips on grub control to protect your plants.

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how not every wilt means your flower is dying!

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 admiring your work)!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares tips for ensuring your plants' health while you are out of town!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how & why you should keep caterpillars in your garden!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to make your garden a bit festive for America's birthday!

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 garden!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to prevent squash vine borers in your plants!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some different ways to grow clematis in your garden!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks down the "Chelsea Chop", a way of giving your plants a "haircut" going into the summer!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends some groundcovers for places where grass won't grow!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about the layers of helpfulness that ladybugs bring to your garden!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you can do right by your rhododendrons this spring!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden dicusses how you should start this year's Mother's Day with carnations!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks down how we should harvest our asparagus & rhubarb for our gardens now & in the future!

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how the Pantone Color of the Year can be used to spruce up your garden!

Some tips on how to get your seeds prepped for your springtime garden!

Some tips on why you should hydrate the evergreens in your garden!

Some tips on how to mix up the greens in your garden!

Some tips on how to take care of your container gardens this summer! 

Some tips on how to make sure you are properly repotting your orchids! 

Some things to know about feeding birds during the winter!

Some tips on how to properly plant your bulbs!

Some tips on getting your plants to bloom while they are indoors!

Here are some tips on how to prune while trees & shrubs are still dormant!

Reduce harm to plants by effectively managing snow.

Create a container design that will not blow over in the windy cold.

What plants can be planted as container gardens.

The right time to harvest garlic is mid-July.

How to prune and shape deciduous plants in preparation for spring.

Set your planting and cultivating goals for this year.

Early spring is time to plant the most frost tolerant vegetables into the garden- it’s all about timing.

Succulents are plants with the ability to preserve and store water making them low maintenance plants because they are so drought resistant.

Pumpkins have many uses.

The best way to cut flowers.

Growing our own food.

Pine cones, common in our holiday decorations are part of an interesting group of cone bearing plants called conifers.

Despite the cool wet weather, we are harvesting spring vegetables like salad greens, radish and spinach.

Gardening in raised beds has advantages over growing in flat rows on the ground.

Emerald green, Lush thick, turf grass...here's how to improve your lawn.

If you're mindful of reducing energy use, cutting back on gasoline powered yard tools is a great idea.

Tips for picking the right Pumpkin.