The flowers of late summer and autumn are some of the most interesting and are important food sources for our butterflies and pollinators. The frostweed shines at this time of year. Read More
Our Annual Photo Contest is open for entries and winners will be featured on our 2024 calendar. Read More
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The Americas were the original source for a number of familiar foods. Read More
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One of the most beautiful and useful trees in the North American forest is the hickory tree. Its wood and tasty nuts have been loved by humans for centuries. Read More
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Pumpkin spice is everywhere right now, flavoring food and drink. However, most people don't realize there is almost never any actual pumpkin in pumpkin spice treats. Read More
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Autumn is here and wild grapes are ready for us to forage. Read More
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September is aster season and this versatile plant has a long and interesting history. Read More
The voting for the Pixel County Fair has ended and we’re proud to announce this year’s winners. Read More
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Sometimes what are considered weeds is just a matter of perspective. Ground cherries certainly fall into this category. Read More
PlantScout is our unique way of matching vendors and customers together via the PlantFiles database and we are currently running a fantastic sale. Read More
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Snake Road is closed for the fall migration season and you can only access this little 2.5 mile stretch of Southern Illinois road by foot for the next two months. Read More
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The swamp milkweed is blooming now in west Kentucky and that's a good thing for the migrating monarchs. Read More