Remarkable things about leaves. They are: –free– –natural– –beneficial– Falling leaves mark the end of Autumn and the beginning of Winter. We may see this …
Leave the Leaves and See the Benefits
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Great Year for Tulips
The one good thing that comes from a cool, damp Spring is a long tulip season. I was really quite pleased. If it gets too …
Long Winter Help: Part I
One of the few problems I have with winter is the lack of something to do and to observe that is outside. Having a bird …
Clippings
I can hardly believe it is November and we haven’t had a frost yet in Chicago. Tonight is to get pretty cold, 36 degrees; so, …
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 …
Plants for Late Summer and Early Fall
September always throws me for a loop. It usually has pretty warm temperatures that keep you in the summer mood; but days are noticeably shorter, …
Fall Interest with Goldenrod and Aster
When it comes to September, I look forward to Goldenrod and White Aster. They create this beautiful cascade of yellow and white. Most people associate …
Late Summer Garden
Oh, how the garden always seems a little lack luster after its midsummer peak. There’s no reason to give up hope. If you plan a …
Containers, the Best Option for Growing Food in the City
Like many of us city dwellers, I live in an old house. Surprisingly, I have not tested my soil for heavy metals, something I really …
Broken Flowers
We have all done it from time to time. Walked into a flower bed and snapped off a plant. Driven home with a bounty of …