What a long Indian Summer! We have been warm up until just last week here in Chicago. I always feel like the seasons are just …
Here comes Fall
Indoors
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, …
Hot Days
Having grown up in Texas, I feel a little nostalgic when the days get unbearable. I enjoy relaxing during the heat of the day. Hot …
Spring and Remembering Your Garden
Ok, Ok, so this past weekend was nutso-ville here in Chicago. The weather literally changed from sun, to wind and rain, to blizzard, and back …
Garden Spring Cleaning!
Spring has sprung in my garden. The crocus are blooming, there is a tinge of green in the rose bush stems, strawberries are trying to …
Warm Winter Day!
Here in Chicago, we had an amazingly warm winter day this past Saturday. Friday brought 60+mph winds, and Saturday followed with 60+degree temperatures! It felt …
Seeds
Most often, seeds are thought about in the Spring, when it is time to plant. Autumn is when all the magic of a plant is …
For Your Health
Officially, it is Fall; and today in Chicago, we are getting rain as the cool air moves in. Pour yourself a cup of coffee or …
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 …
Black Eyed Susans
Black Eyed Susans are a member of the Rudbeckia family. Personally, I love the sunny look of them, but they are serious about spreading. I …