Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteer Laurie Gothard-Zueger for this fun, hands on program. The program will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m.

You can create a calm and serene bedroom environment with natural elements like willow branches. These flexible and uniquely-textured branches can be transformed into a headboard that adds an organic ...

Late winter is when most gardeners’ green thumbs begin to itch, and the need to work in the garden is hard to resist. One task that’s perfect for this time of year is propagating shrubs and trees.

Discover the art of crafting a cozy rocking chair using simple willow branches! 🪑🌿 This rustic DIY project combines nature’s beauty with traditional craftsmanship to create a unique piece perfect ...

I’ve always considered myself a “dog person,” but at the onset of spring each year, my thoughts turn to fuzzy felines as pussy willows begin to bloom. One of my favorite vernal traditions involves ...

In early spring, bits of fluff appear along the branches of some willow shrubs, silvery gray and as soft to the touch as a kitten’s paw. They may seem furry, but these are actually the flower buds of ...

It’s now officially spring, although it felt more like it last week than it does right now. But, as long as temperatures stay above freezing, early spring flowers will soon open everywhere. Gardeners ...

Willow burgeon isolated on white background. Minimalist vector icon of a pussy willow branch with cute buds. Willow tree sprig in simple flat style Horizontal Seamless background with branches and ...

I hadn’t planted anything in my garden or home landscape for at least two weeks, so naturally, I had to visit my favorite garden center in search of something to plant in mid-October. While I came ...