Jodi Henke was the writer and host of the Successful Farming/Living the Country Life National Radio programs and producer of the Successful Farming podcasts. Occasionally she writes an article and ...

Q: Why are these lilacs blossoming in late October in Fargo? — John N. A: I can almost smell the fragrance from here! What a beautiful bouquet of lilacs. Why are lilacs blooming in October? I’ve ...

The fragrance hit me like a wall when I went outside on that hot and very humid Thursday morning September 7, 2023. Lilacs! The yard by the house smelled like lilacs, a cherished scent typically ...

Q: Our lilacs were in tough shape this last year. I know you’ve mentioned spraying them in the spring when the leaves have started to green up. I found copper fungicide at the garden center. Will that ...

Leaves turn yellow, then develop brown, blocky spots that grow and merge. Affected leaves often twist, curl and drop early. Lilac blooms soak up some early sunshine in this May 2024 file photo. A ...

This week learn about lilac disease & look at some sedge alternatives for turf. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll show you a disease of lilacs and what you can do about it and take a look at some ...

Lilac lovers eagerly await the pink, lavender and white blossoms of spring. But an outbreak of lilac blight can quickly turn that joy into disappointment. Cool, wet springs favor development of lilac ...

The calls started in early August, from homeowners and arborists concerned about what they were seeing on lilac hedges — yellow and dried-up brown leaves and dying branches on mature plants that had ...

Lilacs are an icon of spring, blooming in shades from deep purple to pale lavender to white all over the Chicago area. Yet lilac bushes can be monsters. Hardy and resilient, a lilac can live for many ...

Pruning at the wrong time can cut off next season's growth. Many plants benefit from pruning, whether it’s a light reshaping or a more substantial cut to rejuvenate growth. Lilacs are among the shrubs ...