Ask yourself if you will tend a garden plot. Will I have time to water and weed? Start small. It’s best to start out with …
April 2012
Be the Best Gardener You Can
Every gardener, hobbyist or professional, gets excited about plants. Be it talking about plants, planting plants, getting new plants, looking at plants, but the success …
Tulips
Tulips have a somewhat famous history. Originally from the mountains of the Middle East, they grow wild in about 150 different types. Once they were …
Jackson Park on Chicago’s Southside
This past Easter Sunday, I hiked the trails of the Japanese Garden and bird sanctuary at Jackson Park. The Japanese Garden is a reconstruction on …
What Seeds to Sow in Early Spring
Believe it or not, there are vegetables that like the soil temperature to be a little cool, around 50 degrees. So when you get in …
Springtime Blooms and Tasks
Spring, and there is always something to do in the garden. This past weekend, I added compost to my pots, in which some still had …