Tree stand safety for deer hunters starts on the ground
URBANA, Ill. – With archery season opening Oct. 1, deer hunters will soon start heading to the woods.
Conditions ripe for ‘pop up’ storms
URBANA, Ill. — Thunderstorms are a common summer phenomenon. During warm, summer afternoons, “pop up” thunderstorms appear quickly and witho…
Keep ponds oxygen-rich for healthy fish
URBANA, Ill. — The amount of oxygen in a pond plays a major role in fish survival. Low oxygen levels contribute to fish deaths.
Grow apple trees in your urban garden
URBANA, Ill. — Apple trees have been a common landscape feature throughout human history. As humans become more urban-dwelling, apple trees …
Rescue plants from extreme heat
URBANA, Ill. — All plants need water. When natural rainfall does not provide enough, plants suffer.U…
Controlling crab grass can be a summer-long task
URBANA, Ill. — Crabgrass is often thought of as a spring-emerging weed, but with enough moisture, crabgrass can germinate any time in the gr…
Nyman: School meals and snacks in and out of the classroom
It is back-to-school time and schools, cafeterias and parents are trying to piece together how the 2020-2021 academic year will look among t…
Plan a garden with a rainbow of vegetables
URBANA, Ill. — Color is one of the aspects of design that leads to the beautiful garden, but sometimes vegetable gardens lack a variety of h…
Storm-damaged tree recovery
HILLSBORO, Ill. – Each summer, there are some trees damaged in storms. However, there are some preventative measures and post-storm response…
Funding available to plant trees in Illinois communities
HOPEWELL, Ill. — Trees Forever announces a funding opportunity for Illinois communities to diversify their community forests or recover from…