Here in Chicago, we’ve had little to no snow. None has stuck with temperatures ranging in the 30s and 40s so far this December. Not …
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Decorating With Nature
Christmas is just around the corner. Besides your tree and wreaths, you can add a little nature in your holiday spirit with bark, pine cones, …
Ice Lanterns
These are so beautiful, I had to share. With instructions from Ordinary Life Magic, add these ice lanterns to your holiday decor! Collect bits of …
Pine Tree Loaded with Pinecones
Gardener Gifts
With the Holiday Season here….what in the world do you get a gardener? Magazine subscriptions are great. I look forward to their wise words each …
Evergreens
Evergreens provide interest in the coldest time of the year. Birds find shelter from the bitter winter. Used for privacy and noise reduction, evergreens are …
Crabapple Tree
Don’t Bag Your Laves
Use your leaves in the garden. Fallen leaves are rich in organic matter According to Texas A&M University, “they contain 50 to 80 percent of …
First One to Snack at the Birdfeeder
After the Frost
It is pretty official now, the garden is down for the winter. Perhaps the kale and chard will last a bit longer, as well as …