Cute uses for Ball Jars.

Check out some really cute ideas for decorating and using Ball jars:

University of Illinois Extension is a wealth of good information.

“Everything you need to know about the fall season from the University of Illinois Extension”

Watering trees, shrubs and evergreens — keep at it

Although the heat of summer has passed and the cooler temperatures and periodic showers of fall have arrived, watering trees and shrubs is still the single most important fall chore this year, so don’t put the hose away yet!

Bulbs: How deep to plant them.

For spacing: small bulbs should be spaced about 3 inches apart, with the larger ones spaced 5 to 6 inches apart.

How to Compost your leaves.

Your leaves are gold! Don’t throw them away. They contain nutrients that, when returned to the soil, improve pH, build organic matter, and literally feed your plants. Here’s how you can turn that gold into green:

Free download-able pumpkin carving stencils available.

Carve a pretty harvest-theme motif into your Halloween pumpkins this year using our free stencils featuring leaves, pinecones, owls,

Reminder: Garden Club Meeting this Saturday at noon.

We’re having as pot luck luncheon, slideshow and officers’ elections.