Monarda, Monarda fistulosa, often called wild bergamot or bee balm, is a native North American plant that is now found in gardens all over the world. Here in our area, groups of the plants can be seen ...

Native wildflowers have been a passion of mine for quite some time. In fact, I have written articles on the importance of planting native species of wildflowers which benefit birds, bees, butterflies ...

Seeds not sprouting can be a real headscratcher for many — even experienced gardeners! It’s easy to pin the blame on the seed packet, but the real problem might lie elsewhere. Today, let's go through ...

Soft lavender flowers resembling tiny pom-poms are blooming in my yard. They’re also displaying in a wild patch of native flowers at a nearby local park, as well as in many prairies and naturalized ...

The cycle of prairie plant life in Carpentersville got a helping hand Tuesday. Well, several dozen hands. Seeds from plants like coneflowers, little blue stem, bergamot and others were the prizes on a ...