All posts by Jan Phipps
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Jan Phipps | December 18, 2020
Invasive or Aggressive? What Homeowners Need to Know About These Types of Plants
Learn the difference between invasive and aggressive plants and how to avoid those that have an unwanted impact...
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Jan Phipps | August 2, 2020
How to Multiply Your Perennials This Fall
The two best times to transplant perennials are typically during the spring and autumn, when the moderate weather...
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Jan Phipps | July 1, 2020
7 Pollinators to Help Your Garden Grow
It takes more than just sunshine and water to grow a garden – pollinators are key, and planting...
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Jan Phipps | March 23, 2020
6 Fun Gardening Projects to Do With Kids
Kids and kitchen scraps: these gardening projects provide fun for children while reducing food waste.
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Jan Phipps | March 13, 2020
A Brief History of Thyme (and How to Grow It)
Thyme is a hardy perennial in Illinois. There are more than 100 species from which to choose, ranging...
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Jan Phipps | March 1, 2020
How to Get Started With Composting
Learn how to use what’s in your yard to create your own compost.
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Jan Phipps | February 6, 2020
How to Use Vines to Expand Your Garden
If you've run out of space in your garden, growing vines might be the perfect solution to satisfy...
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Jan Phipps | October 20, 2019
Use the Off-Season to Grow Your Gardening Expertise
Growing your horticultural knowledge in winter can productively fill some of the unused hours.
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Jan Phipps | April 25, 2019
How to Grow Plants That Engage All Five Senses
Learn how to grow plants for your garden that appeal to more than just sight and smell.
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Jan Phipps | February 12, 2019
How Gardeners Can Coexist with Local Wildlife…Or Not
What to do when wildlife makes a home in your garden.