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 …
Pests to Humans in the Garden
Autumn
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 …
Leave the Leaves and See the Benefits
Remarkable things about leaves. They are: –free– –natural– –beneficial– Falling leaves mark the end of Autumn and the beginning of Winter. We may see this …
Here comes Fall
What a long Indian Summer! We have been warm up until just last week here in Chicago. I always feel like the seasons are just …
Great Year for Tulips
The one good thing that comes from a cool, damp Spring is a long tulip season. I was really quite pleased. If it gets too …
Clippings
I can hardly believe it is November and we haven’t had a frost yet in Chicago. Tonight is to get pretty cold, 36 degrees; so, …
Plants for Late Summer and Early Fall
September always throws me for a loop. It usually has pretty warm temperatures that keep you in the summer mood; but days are noticeably shorter, …
Seeds
Most often, seeds are thought about in the Spring, when it is time to plant. Autumn is when all the magic of a plant is …