Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City is Illinois’ best-kept natural secret, and frankly, it’s too extraordinary to stay ...

WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including deadheading irises, getting rid of lily ...

I received my first question about Japanese beetles. Throughout a growing season, plants, insects, diseases and many other ...

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...