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 …
Seeds
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 …
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 …
Crocuses, It’s Spring!
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 …
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, …
Best Advice For Those New to Gardening
Ask yourself if you will tend a garden plot. Will I have time to water and weed? Start small. It’s best to start out with …