Whether you say crocuses or croci, they’re looking lovely in Chicagoland. They’re just plain cheerful. The beginning of our gardens! Today, I spent about five …
Indoors
Vernal Equinox 2013
Oh, how I wish this were happening outside. That’s what is happening in my house… still cold, grey, and hibernating… Well, it’s not the …
Warm Days
Chicago was 60 degrees yesterday, Jan 29th of the year 2013. Wow! I road my bike without a jacket. Very strange indeed. I had put …
Winterizing?
Well winter really hasn’t hit Chicago much yet this year. In fact, a few lilacs were budding and thinking it Spring. EEEK! The kale, sage, …
Flower Bouquets
I love having flowers. If I can’t find anything from the garden, I often buy a bouquet. It seems to always be the case that …
Eggplant Bolognese, Vegetarian and Vegan and Gluten Free
I’m always looking for something new to do with eggplants, it’s hard to not just make eggplant parmesan or baba ganoush all the time. This …
Herb Project: Small Wreaths for Soups
My herbs are gigantic, so any idea I read or see concerning herbs sticks in my head. Latest and greatest is from 1,001 Ingenious Gardening …
Simple Syrups made from Herbs
Making simple syrups with your herbs is very easy. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water A handful of your favorite herb Lemon, or Peach …
Sun Tea Recipes
Today’s temperature is to break 100 degrees, I can think of nothing better than using the sun’s heat and some herbs from the garden and …
Mint Salad
I started a bit of lettuce. Luckily, it’s a romaine called Freckles that is heat tolerant. I thought I’d look up some new salad ideas …