Spring has sprung in my garden. The crocus are blooming, there is a tinge of green in the rose bush stems, strawberries are trying to …
Garden Spring Cleaning!
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Warm Winter Day!
Here in Chicago, we had an amazingly warm winter day this past Saturday. Friday brought 60+mph winds, and Saturday followed with 60+degree temperatures! It felt …
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 …
Containers, the Best Option for Growing Food in the City
Like many of us city dwellers, I live in an old house. Surprisingly, I have not tested my soil for heavy metals, something I really …
Signs of Life
Chicago is a cool and damp city this week, but Spring is happening. Small crocus have come and gone, larger crocus are opening, and the …
Growing in the Tropics
I just returned from a trip to Puerto Rico. While staying in Luquillo, I noticed a little garden patch of tomatoes in one yard. It …
Spring is here!
It’s here, I know it. The crocus are blooming, we’re seeing insects, and the temperatures are finally cooperating! It’s time to make the garden Spring …
Puerto Rico, Tropical and Beautiful
The beginning of February, we took a trip to Puerto Rico. I had never been, and actually had never really thought much about it. …
Rooting Rosemary
Rosemary, the fragrance is pungent and piney. The taste is just wonderful when added to potatoes, omelets, or squash (to name a few). Native …
Harvesting Garlic
It’s time! It’s time to harvest the garlic. When the top four leaves are about half brown, it’s ready. You are suppose to stop watering …