Carbondale Orchards, Wineries and the Great Outdoors
Cultural attractions, recreation opportunities and ample shopping venues make life in Carbondale exciting. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and Orchard Trail add to the area’s appeal.
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Hunan Restaurant Brings Authentic Chinese Cuisine to Carbondale
For 25 years, when Carbondale, Illinois, residents crave Asian cuisine, they head to Hunan Restaurant.
How to Grow a Modern-Day Cottage Garden
What is a modern cottage garden, and what are the plants grown there? Compact, colorful, fragrant, informal and utilitarian are all adjectives used to describe cottage gardens.
Leepy’s Serves Locavores With Home-Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Leepy’s Country Gourmet Foods offers a wide variety of canned products – pickles, relishes, jellies and more – sold at local farmers’ markets.
6 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
When the temperatures hit summer highs, make sure you’re taking proper precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke when working outside.
Pretzel City Festival in Freeport
Twist again at Pretzel City Festival in Freeport, which has embraced its namesake and each year celebrates the baked, knot-like dough.
A Dairy Farmer Answers: Hormones, Antibiotics and Cow-Tipping
Dairy farmer Linda Drendel answers questions from Chicago-area moms about antibiotics and hormones in milk and how she cares for calves.
Farm Focus: Apples
Illinois’ official state fruit is the goldrush apple – a long-keeping, sweet and tart variety with a rich, spicy flavor. Read on for more apple fun facts.
Suburban Moms Meet Farmers Through Illinois Farm Families Program
Through the field moms program, Chicago-area moms can take tours of farms and ask farmers questions about where their food comes from and food safety issues.
Vertical Gardens Sprout at Chicago Airport
These vegetable gardens are reaching great heights. At Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 26 aeroponic grow towers were installed last year.
