When the branches of your trees and shrubs are bare in winter, you have an opportunity to spot cankers that might be hidden by leaves in summer. A canker is an area of disease in the wood of a plant. “We can’t cure cankers,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at… Continue reading Check bare branches for cankers
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Check the pulse of D.C. in an election year with a weekend trip
Washington, D.C., which is home to some of the nation’s most iconic sites, monuments and museums, has always been a destination for those looking to learn about the origins and operations of our country. But 2024 seems like a particularly poignant time to visit. As we delve further into this year’s presidential election and with… Continue reading Check the pulse of D.C. in an election year with a weekend trip
End of summer garden tasks to check off your list
The end of summer’s heat brings a golden time, when it’s not too hot, not too cold, and perfect for gardening. “There’s still plenty to do in fall before the close of the growing season,” said Spencer Campbell, manager of the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Here are some garden tasks to… Continue reading End of summer garden tasks to check off your list