Looking for something to do this weekend in Chicago? From SNL comedian Jay Pharoah to the Shamrock Shuffle, here's what you ...

In Chicago, there are endless adventures and experiences for little explorers and adults alike all neatly laid out in this ...

Houseplants have gotten something of a bad rap lately, with climate advocates citing the energy-intensive greenhouses they’re ...

The beginning of spring has crept up on me quickly this year. A couple of unusually warm days provided a great opportunity to clean and organize the garage so I would be ready to go once busy ...

The color white is neutral in the garden and helps separate colors and make them richer in a planting. This color appears to ...

The Brookfield Zoo is a perfect day trip spot for families, couples and friends. The 235-acre zoo houses 3,481 animals ...

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding ...

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...

“You can really make a difference to the local population. Any individual flower you put out it likely to get visited,” said Nick Dorian, a post-doctoral researcher at the Chicago Botanic Garden who ...

Chicago Botanic Garden offers free admission days to Illinois residents, pre-registration is required. Note: Free admissions are not applicable during ticketed events. Check back for 2025 free days.

Chicago has one of America’s dominant coffee cultures, a city where it’s easy to find a delicious cup of locally roasted coffee from numerous chains and locally owned operations. Certainly ...

As I wander around Cambridge University Botanic Garden, a tree called the Wollemi pine often catches my eye. It’s one of our rarest trees, and a distinctive-looking pine, with broad needles and ...