Today, Chicago is getting a blast of sleet, snow, and gusts of 50mph winds. All on Halloween, and all to remind us of the coming …
Indoors
Fall Color
Fall is the time of year when things wind down, the days get shorter, and we all start to feel a bit more cozy. The …
Moonflower, a Beautiful Vine
This is my first heirloom Moonflower! I planted these seeds late in the season, mid-summer (the instructions were to sow as soon as the ground …
Refreshing Water
I happen to notice that the neighbor’s peppermint was making it’s way into my yard. I don’t mind too much, but I do want to …
Spring is here!
It’s here, I know it. The crocus are blooming, we’re seeing insects, and the temperatures are finally cooperating! It’s time to make the garden Spring …
March Gardening
Most of the time in Chicago, March isn’t so bad. It’s in the 50s often and the snow is gone. This year, we’re getting there, …
Consider Planting Milkweed
Monarch butterflies depend on milkweed for food. The loss of Milkweed is the main factor in the Monarch’s migration decline. This year has the lowest …
Rooting Rosemary
Rosemary, the fragrance is pungent and piney. The taste is just wonderful when added to potatoes, omelets, or squash (to name a few). Native …
Harvesting Garlic
It’s time! It’s time to harvest the garlic. When the top four leaves are about half brown, it’s ready. You are suppose to stop watering …
It’s a Wild One
This summer, I’ve been mostly away from my garden with a long trip to the West and West Coast (post soon) and a few trips …