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 …
Black Eyed Susans

A Little Bit About Gardening
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 …
Columbine has a light, airy flower shaped like a comet or a star burst. Such a whimsical nature is fitting for this short lived woodland …
I can’t believe it! Finally, the snow is melting! The ground is showing (often with lots of melted dog poop, but it is showing). I …
I have greatly admired Verbena bornariensis since I spotted it at the Chicago Botanic Garden last summer. It’s a wispy tall plant with fragrant purple …
Starting plants from seed is the best way to ensure you are not putting unwanted pesticides and chemicals into your yard. You’ll have happy pollinators …
I’m kind of a wild gardener. I like the controlled chaos. I want to have a garden that lends itself well to nature. Birds, bees, …
It’s a new year, a new garden to plan! I’ve been getting seed catalogs and spending many hours drooling over the images. I’m really looking …
It’s the “most wonderful time of the year!” Well, sort of. It’s winter and gardeners are just not themselves this time of year. There’s not …
The first snow has fallen, and it’s time to fill the bird feeder for our feathered (and fluffy tailed squirrel) friends. Most people aren’t fans …
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 …