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. …
Very Helpful Native Spring Ephemerals
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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 …
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 …
Be a Good Neighbor to your Land
Being a good neighbor is more than being helpful and kind to the human and furry friends that live near you. Consider the ecology and …
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 …
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, …