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What to Do With Your Pumpkin After the Patch: Seeds, Purée and PieThere is a bowl of seeds and strings on your counter right now, and you are deciding whether it is worth the trouble.It is. Roasted pumpkin seeds from a pumpkin you picked yourself are one of the...
How to Carve a Pumpkin That Actually Lasts Until HalloweenThere is a particular kind of disappointment that shows up around October 28th. The jack-o-lantern that looked incredible two weeks ago has gone soft in the face, and something is quietly leaking onto the porch...
A First-Timer's Guide to the Goebbert's Fall FestivalThe first visit to a big fall festival is the hard one. You do not know where to park, what a ticket covers, or which line is worth standing in.The Goebbert's Fall Festival is open every day from 9am to 6pm and runs...
What to Plant in Fall in Northern IllinoisThere is a moment every year, usually right around Labor Day, when folks decide the garden season is over. The tomatoes look tired, the zucchini has quit, and the whole thing gets written off until spring.We would like to...
How to Pick a Pumpkin That Lasts All SeasonEvery September, somewhere out in our patch, a kid grabs the very first pumpkin they see and holds it up like a trophy. And honestly? That is half the fun. But then October rolls around, the porch pumpkin caves in early, and...
Gardening Vocabulary Guide New to gardening? Here are the terms you'll hear at Goebbert's and see in gardening articles. Quick, practical definitions for Illinois gardeners. -A- Aerate Loosening up compacted soil so air and water can reach roots. You'll see us...
How to Care for Perennials to Enjoy Year After Year Welcome to Goebbert's Garden Center! We're thrilled to help you cultivate a vibrant and lasting garden. Perennials are truly a gardener's delight, offering continuous beauty with less effort over time. This resource...
A Guide to Growing Your Own Indoor Herb Garden Creating an indoor herb garden is one of the most satisfying ways to bring fresh flavor and greenery into your home year-round. At Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, we’ve seen countless customers light up after their...
