It’s the “most wonderful time of the year!” Well, sort of. It’s winter and gardeners are just not themselves this time of year. There’s not …
2014
Time to Feed the Birds!
The first snow has fallen, and it’s time to fill the bird feeder for our feathered (and fluffy tailed squirrel) friends. Most people aren’t fans …
White Ladybug
When I think Ladybug, I think red or maybe orange. I also know ladybugs are beneficial in the garden, feasting on aphids. I was pretty …
Bulbs Before the Ground Freezes
Today, Chicago is getting a blast of sleet, snow, and gusts of 50mph winds. All on Halloween, and all to remind us of the coming …
Fall Color
Fall is the time of year when things wind down, the days get shorter, and we all start to feel a bit more cozy. The …
Moonflower, a Beautiful Vine
This is my first heirloom Moonflower! I planted these seeds late in the season, mid-summer (the instructions were to sow as soon as the ground …
Butterfly Garden
Nothing is better than sitting out in the garden with your coffee in the morning and watching a butterfly float by. It just seems magical. …
Garden and Color
When we look at a garden, we are attracted to color. It’s very much like painting or music. The layers and tones induce a feeling …
Roses in a haze
This past week has been a foggy one here in Chicago, and what could be more enchanting than foggy days? Foggy days in the blooming …
Refreshing Water
I happen to notice that the neighbor’s peppermint was making it’s way into my yard. I don’t mind too much, but I do want to …