About Jeff Rugg

Jeff Rugg

Jeff Rugg

With degrees in science, zoology, horticulture and landscape architecture Rugg uses his many interests to help others learn about nature. He has managed garden centers in Texas and Illinois and owned a water garden and wild bird nature store.

He is currently an employee of Pond Supplies of America. His articles and photographs have appeared in Pond Keeper, Water Garden Magazine, Landscape Architect and Specifier News, Landscape Contractor Magazine, Ponds USA, American Nurseryman and other publications. He is currently an Illinois Certified Nurseryman and Registered Landscape Architect.

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Project FeederWatch Nov 04, 2026

November first is the first day of Project FeederWatch. It is the largest and longest running citizen-science project. It began in Ontario in the mid-1970s. After running for 10 years in Canada, it was expanded to the United States with the help of C... Read More

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Fishpond Oct 28, 2026

I know Halloween is almost here, but I am thinking ahead — one day ahead. The day after Halloween is celebrated as the Day of the Dead. You should watch the Day of the Dead time-lapse video on the Greener View YouTube channel in the time-lapse ... Read More

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Growing a Coach for Cinderella Oct 21, 2026

Q: I have a large garden area, and now that I have some grandkids, I was thinking of growing a huge pumpkin. What do you think? Is it as easy as I think it is? A: Well, maybe. Halloween and pie pumpkins are easy to grow. Giant pumpkins (Cucurbita max... Read More

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Planting Bulbs for Spring and Storing Bulbs for Winter Oct 14, 2026

Q: I received some expensive hyacinth, tulip and other bulbs that came with blue and gray mold growing on some of them. I don't want to plant them if they are going to die, and I don't want to throw them away because they cost a lot of money. Is ther... Read More