Gardening Tips on WBBM Newsradio
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Gardening Tips on WBBM Newsradio
Tips on maintaining your garden, plants and flowers year-round.
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424 episodis
Bare Root, Big Rewards
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about the perks of having bare root plants before summer starts!
Spring Cleanup Starts Here!
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how a little patience is the key to getting your garden ready for the springtime!
Native Plant Sales
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how native plant sales may begin a bit sooner than you think and shares what to look out for!
Protect Your Oaks
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to protect your oaks from spreading disease!
Jump-Start Your Summer Bulbs
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on to give your summer bulbs a start during the Chicagoland springtime!
Ferns Without the Fuss
Jacob Burns of the Chicagpo Botanic Garden discusses how to make the best of your ferns for your garden and how you could start now!
Blooming Too Soon
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how some bulbs might bloom too soon because of the "early spring" weather.
Prune Now for a Better Harvest
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how pruning now, in the late winter, can be very beneficial for your harvest during the warmer w...
Anthuriums Show Affection
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how anthuriums can be your way of showing love this Valentine's Day!
Flat Mites
Jacobs Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how flat mites can hurt your garden & gives some ways to avoid them.
Herbs on Your Windowsill
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you can turn your windowsill into your own herb garden during the cold weather months!
Fungus Gnats
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Gardens discusses the effect of fungus gnats on your houseplants & how to treat/prevent them.
Handling Snow and Ice
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to take care of your garden after it is hit with snow & ice!
Pantone Color of the Year
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how the Pantone Color of the Year can be used to spruce up your garden!
Flowers and the Birds they Attract
In this episode, Jacob Burns shares a variety of plants and methods to attract different birds.
Grasses with Winter Interest
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how not all grasses have winter interest for your garden decor.
Norfolk Pines
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how norfolk pines can being that evergreen feel indoors for your holidays!
Less Water, Happier Plants
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how some plants want less water over the winter months!
Festive Twigs, Future Roots
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to add some color to your holidays with some twigs that give twice!
Deck the Halls Responsibly
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden tells us how we can enjoy the season's festive landscapes while still protecting them as well!
Viburnum Leaf Beetles
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how Viburnum Leaf Beetles can affect your garden!
Protecting Your Rose Bushes During the Winter Months
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some tips on taking care of your rose bushes during the colder months.
Forcing Bulbs in Your Garden for the Spring
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you could force bulbs into your garden for the springtime.
Overwintering Unplanted Plants
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to preserve your plants for the winter for them to be ready in the spring.
Drain the Hose
Jacobs Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about why draining your hose before the winter could be important to avoid future problems!
Mums and Winter
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about some ways to keep your mums throughout the fall & healthy enough to come back year after year.
Final Tomato Harvest
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how now is the last time to plant tomatoes for the year!
Candy-Scented Katsura
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses why adding some katsura to your garden can spruce up your garden going into the fall!
Dividing Herbaceous Peonies
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to divide your peonies to prep them for years to come!
Bring Your Plants in Before the Cold Weather Hits
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses why it's important to bring your plants in before the cold weather comes & to give your plants a l...
Wait to Fertilize Trees and Shrubs Before Winter
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses the importance of waiting to fertilize your trees & shrubs before the weather turns bitter.
Refreshing the Lettuce in Your Garden
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to give your lettuce a second chance to refresh in August!
Repairing Your Lawn
Jacob Burns from the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some types on how to repair your lawn!
Long Blooming Perennials
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden suggests some flowers that'll come back year after year.
A Butterfly Buffet for Your Garden
Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about some ways to get your garden ready if you want to host more butterflies!
Easy Garden Edging
Jacob Burns from the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to make your garden look nice & defined!
Heat Vs. Harvest
Some tips on how to beat this heat this summer from Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden
Japanese Beetles
Jacob Burns from the Chicago Botanic Garden tells us how to fight off Japanese beetles in your garden!
Tending to Your Roses
Jacob Burns walks you through how to keep your roses thriving all summer long.