The first frost hasn’t come yet, and with today’s temperature in the 60s, the garden is still blooming and producing. Instead of deadheading this last …
Gardening Hints
Drying Herbs
Drying herbs is easy! Tender Herbs Pick tender herbs like basil, oregano, mint, and lemon balm with a gentle hand as to not bruise the …
List of To-Dos Before the First Frost
It seems the cold is on its way to Chicago with a pretty low temperature Thursday night of about 36 degrees. Cut a nice bouquet …
Planting Spring Bulbs
I just got my daffodils, crocus, allium, and imperial crown lilies in the mail; and with tempertures in the 70s, today’s the day to plant. …
Weekend Project: A Place for the Fire Pit!
This weekend, we made a formal spot for our fire pit. Here is what our plan was an what we should have done to keep …
Collecting Seeds
Fall temperatures and the flowers are producing seeds! Collect some and let some fall for the birds to munch on. Just remember a few things …
Fire Pits
It’s the time of year that’s perfect to sit by a nighttime fire. Fire pits can be as simple as buying a metal dish, or …
Castor Bean
The Chicago Park District has used castor bean plants intermixed with prairie grasses to make a striking entrance to their park building. With its deeply …
Keeping a Garden Journal
With Autumn blowing in it’s cooler temperatures, it’s a great time to jot down some notes from this year’s garden. Things to note: Where you …
Congratulations to Irma and Areif!
I had the pleasure of making the centerpieces for Irma and Areif’s wedding. From seedlings-to pots-to homes of the guests! Herbs for all!