Mums are a fall classic, little puff balls of color, but they…
Category: Autumn (page 3)
Parasitic Wasp Kills a Cutworm
Looks like we had a pest and a parasitic wasp laid eggs…
Let the Birds Forage
The first frost hasn’t come yet, and with today’s temperature in the…
Drying Herbs
Drying herbs is easy! Tender Herbs Pick tender herbs like basil, oregano,…
List of To-Dos Before the First Frost
It seems the cold is on its way to Chicago with a…
Full Moon and Gardening
Just as the moon pulls on our oceans, it also effects our…
Cardinal Climber or Cypress Vine
This little vine, Ipomoea quamoclit, is related to morning glory. In our…
Planting Spring Bulbs
I just got my daffodils, crocus, allium, and imperial crown lilies in…
Weekend Project: A Place for the Fire Pit!
This weekend, we made a formal spot for our fire pit. Here…
Collecting Seeds
Fall temperatures and the flowers are producing seeds! Collect some and let…