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 …
Leave the Leaves and See the Benefits
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Reuse Cardboard in the Garden
I really got into using cardboard for my gardening when we were in Puerto Rico. Sadly, there isn’t any recycling on the island. I couldn’t …
Rainy Day, Probably Best To Do Nothing
I like rainy days. The sound of a gentle rain, the grey of the sky, and the way too many cups of coffee. With all …
You are an Awfully Pretty Drainage Ditch
“You are beautiful!” We see that so many places, stickers on walls, buildings, posts, signs, etc. It is plastered many places, but you can’t plaster …
Starting the Side Garden
It has been a while, and now that we are all at home, there is no better time to garden! I have been slowly working …
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 …
Rainy Days
It is a rainy, Spring day here in Chicago. The last thing you want to do is go out in the garden and step on …
Starting New
This weekend, I had the pleasure of working on a parkway garden with Sonya and Amour. This spot will be enjoyed by everyone that passes …
Spring and Remembering Your Garden
Ok, Ok, so this past weekend was nutso-ville here in Chicago. The weather literally changed from sun, to wind and rain, to blizzard, and back …