Gardens are places where we see cycles of life and interactions between flora, insects, and fauna. Native plants have symbiotic relationships that have evolved over …
Steps to Adding the Right Natives to your Garden
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Very Helpful Native Spring Ephemerals
Here in Illinois, we have some wild spring ephemerals that I never had the pleasure of knowing in person until moving to our new spot. …
Spring is here! Market announcement!
Spring has been making its way to us here in the Midwest. Although we got March snow yesterday, the next few weeks really look like …
Garden Talk and Plant Sale
Garden talk and plant sale annoucement. Bring your questions and topics of interest. I will be discussing determining your garden style and comfort level, benefits …
You are an Awfully Pretty Drainage Ditch
“You are beautiful!” We see that so many places, stickers on walls, buildings, posts, signs, etc. It is plastered many places, but you can’t plaster …
Angie Mead from Hemlock on Gardens in her Life
I have the pleasure of knowing Angie Mead through the music world of Chicago. Luckily, this lady is also into plants!!! She has a garden …
There is a garden!
Hello all! It has been such a long while since I have been gardening or normal. We have been working on the house, but slowly, …
A Little Recognition
Mid summer, I sent in some pictures of my personal garden to an “Excellence in Gardening” competition. By September, I found out that I had …
Beyond Organic Gardening, Thoughts on Light Pollution
This summer, I was so excited about my solar led garden lights. I thought how wonderful they are for a night time experience in the …
Wilderness in the City
I love wild spots. I like nicely maintained spaces too, but seeing native plants in the appropriate soil/light/zone is the most pure portrait of the …