After a long brown winter, Spring is such a welcome season. We had little snow this year, and winter was dreary. I am glad I …
In the Woods, April to May
Seasons
January and February in the Garden
Welcome to Mid-Winter. I try to be present and get outside for a little bit each day. It helps me realize that things happen at …
Very Helpful Native Spring Ephemerals
Here in Illinois, we have some wild spring ephemerals that I never had the pleasure of knowing in person until moving to our new spot. …
Spring is here! Market announcement!
Spring has been making its way to us here in the Midwest. Although we got March snow yesterday, the next few weeks really look like …
How to Winter Sow Native Seed
If the year were a day, I’d say we are at about 3am. I got a bit of a late start on my winter sowing, …
Pests to Humans in the Garden
ticks The reality of this wooded acre we live on is that there are ticks. Ticks are fond of furry creatures, like visiting chipmunks and …
In Cycle: Vibrant Decay and Death
The light is different, reflecting off of yellows, oranges, purples, and reds that seem to appear over night. The grey skies are a perfect backdrop …
Propagation, The Need to Make More
That is where my head goes when I start propagating plants. I walk around the garden and start thinking about next year. I take notice …
The Big Slow Down of Fall
Fall is here, and with it, we have had rain, cooler weather, and a ton of acorns falling. There isn’t much to do much in …
Time to Start Collecting Seeds
I am found of letting things go to seed and collecting from the plants I have grown. I think it is fun and wise to …