This weekend, come rain or shine, the Kilbourn Park Greenhouse, located at 3501 N. Kilbourn, will have its annual organic plant sale. Here’s the info: When: …
Organic Plant Sale Chicago, May 16th and 17th
2015
Harding off seedlings
If you started seeds late winter or early spring, you need to harden them off before transplanting them into the garden. Seedlings have been coddled …
Daffodils
Upon seeing a clump of daffodils in a wooded area or a garden, my eyes widen with joy! Narcissus are such a cheerful addition. Not …
Signs of Life
Chicago is a cool and damp city this week, but Spring is happening. Small crocus have come and gone, larger crocus are opening, and the …
Volunteering at Kilbourn Park Greenhouse, Chicago
On Chicago’s northwest side in the Irving Park neighborhood is Kilbourn Park organic greenhouse. I first learned about the greenhouse while doing my Master Gardner’s …
Crocus
How I love to see the first flowers after a white and grey winter. Looking back at old garden pictures this past weekend, I could …
Spring is arriving!
I can’t believe it! Finally, the snow is melting! The ground is showing (often with lots of melted dog poop, but it is showing). I …
Plant Verbenia bonariensis with Care
I have greatly admired Verbena bornariensis since I spotted it at the Chicago Botanic Garden last summer. It’s a wispy tall plant with fragrant purple …
Start Perennials from Seed
Starting plants from seed is the best way to ensure you are not putting unwanted pesticides and chemicals into your yard. You’ll have happy pollinators …
Growing in the Tropics
I just returned from a trip to Puerto Rico. While staying in Luquillo, I noticed a little garden patch of tomatoes in one yard. It …