Sometimes you get to work on a garden for several years, watching the development of specific areas, and getting a feeling of how the space …
A Look at John’s Garden
Summer
Camping and Inspiration
This past weekend, we were camping at Nelson Dewey State Park in Cassville, Wisconsin. It is a beautiful, but buggy, spot along the Mississippi River. …
Hot Days
Having grown up in Texas, I feel a little nostalgic when the days get unbearable. I enjoy relaxing during the heat of the day. Hot …
A Time for Everything
After you spend all this time and money on planning and planting your garden, how do you maintain it? Watering New plants, newly sown seeds, …
Shade Garden, No Problem
I’ve had the pleasure of working on some great spaces over the last few weeks. Most of these city gardens are shade gardens. The light …
Late Summer Garden
Oh, how the garden always seems a little lack luster after its midsummer peak. There’s no reason to give up hope. If you plan a …
Black Eyed Susans
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 …
Granor Farm, Southwest Michigan
Traveling around Southwest Michigan is pretty idyllic. The Lake, beaches, breweries, wineries, organic farms, and scenery make you want to never return to your normal …
Our Garden in The Chicago Reader
The Chicago Reader wrote and recorded a small video on our garden. Check it out! How a Chicago master gardener transformed her yard from bleak …
Ideas for Dappled Shade
As the trees in my yard get older, they create more shade. Being fair skinned and having an old dog, we both appreciate the shade …