Gardening Tips on WBBM Newsradio

How to Prepare Your Annuals for Winter Hibernation 10.10.2026 0:54 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares some tips on how to care for your favorite annuals as the chilly months set in, so they can shine again next year.

Shrubs for Fall Color 03.10.2026 0:56 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares some shrubs that shine in autumn.

Harvesting Fall Crops 26.09.2026 0:54 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden looks ahead to how to harvest your fall crops.

Good Goldenrods 19.09.2026 0:59 ↓

Jacob Burns of Chicago Botanic Garden talks about the good goldenrods that may pop up in and around your garden!

Garden Smarter, Not Harder 12.09.2026 0:55 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some ways to make gardening a bit easier!

More Than Monarchs 05.09.2026 0:51 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how those Monarchs are more than just butterflies, they're important to your garden!

Why Trees Drop Leaves Early 29.08.2026 0:54 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden explains why leaves dropping before Autumn is not always reason for concern, and signs to look for that can raise red flags about tree health.

Short-lived Perennials 22.08.2026 0:50 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to take care of those short-lived perennials in your garden!

Too Hot for Tomatoes 15.08.2026 0:53 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses why it may be a bit too hot for tomatoes in your garden.

Grub Check 08.08.2026 0:54 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares tips on grub control to protect your plants.

Not Every Wilt Needs Water 01.08.2026 0:53 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how not every wilt means your flower is dying!

Picture Perfect Gardens 25.07.2026 0:52 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about how taking pictures of your garden can be a very useful tool for future planning (as well as admiring your work)!

Vacation-Proof Your Garden 18.07.2026 0:58 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden shares tips for ensuring your plants' health while you are out of town!

A Caterpillar Worth Keeping 11.07.2026 0:51 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how & why you should keep caterpillars in your garden!

A Patriotic Garden Centerpiece 04.07.2026 0:58 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how to make your garden a bit festive for America's birthday!

Containers for Pollinators 27.06.2026 0:59 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how putting your pollinators in a container may be more suitable for them instead of in your garden!

Preventing Squash Vine Borers 20.06.2026 0:59 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden gives some tips on how to prevent squash vine borers in your plants!

Creative Ways to Grow Clematis 13.06.2026 0:57 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden provides some different ways to grow clematis in your garden!

Chelsea Chop 06.06.2026 1:02 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks down the "Chelsea Chop", a way of giving your plants a "haircut" going into the summer!

Native Groundcovers for Mulch Rings 30.05.2026 1:04 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends some groundcovers for places where grass won't grow!

Ladybugs in the Garden 23.05.2026 1:07 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about the layers of helpfulness that ladybugs bring to your garden!

Rhododendrons Done Right 16.05.2026 1:03 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses how you can do right by your rhododendrons this spring!

Mother’s Day Starts with Carnations 09.05.2026 0:58 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden dicusses how you should start this year's Mother's Day with carnations!

Asparagus & Rhubarb Harvest 02.05.2026 1:03 ↓

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden breaks down how we should harvest our asparagus & rhubarb for our gardens now & in the future!

What Dandelions Mean 25.04.2026 0:59 ↓

Jacob Burns of Chicago Botanic Garden discusses what the appearance of dandelions means for your yard & garden.