At Home in Central Illinois

Grove Garden

Noel and Patti Grove of St. Joseph have created a backyard haven that includes native wildflowers and a water feature bubbling on the patio.

Story:Vanda Bidwell

Photos:Vanda Bidwell

The New Orleans look

A trip to New Orleans inspired the design of Sandy and Rex Bradfield's garden.

Story:Sarah Lohman

Photos:Robert K. O'Daniell

A barn, a home

A barn and a home filled with history and surprises.

Story:Travis Bean

Photos:Robin Scholz

From science to art

A local artist challenges the very idea of landscape painting

Story:Travis Bean

Photos:Robert K. O'Daniell

Healthy options

A focus on eating more healthfully

Story:Jodi Heckel

Photos:Robin Scholz

Extending the growing season

With passive solar hoops, it's possible to grow fresh vegetables even in winter

Story:Jodi Heckel

Photos:Robin Scholz

New life for a family homestead

A lengthy restoration preserved one of Piatt County's oldest homes

Story:Jodi Heckel

Photos:Heather Coit

A Charming Transformation

A modern interior blends with 1920s-era charm

Story:Jodi Heckel

Photos:John Dixon and Darrell Hoemann

In The Round

Unconventional architect designed circular Urbana home

Story:Jodi Heckel

Photos:Robert K. O'Daniell

Irish pub fare

Comfort food made with local, sustainable ingredients

Story:Jodi Heckel

Photos:John Dixon