We’ve had an extremely long growing season this year. I had plants trying to come up in February? In Chicago? Yes! I recently stopped in …
Herb Project: Small Wreaths for Soups
My herbs are gigantic, so any idea I read or see concerning herbs sticks in my head. Latest and greatest is from 1,001 Ingenious Gardening …
Simple Syrups made from Herbs
Making simple syrups with your herbs is very easy. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water A handful of your favorite herb Lemon, or Peach …
Lakefront Bike Trail Chicago
The Lakefront Bike Trail in Chicago runs from the Southside to the Northside of Chicago, about 18.5 miles. One of the most noteworthy projects going …
July Garden Photos!
A Little Busy
About a month ago, I rescued a day or two day old kitten left in our compost pile. It’s been my life hand raising little …
Lilies in Bloom
Sun Tea Recipes
Today’s temperature is to break 100 degrees, I can think of nothing better than using the sun’s heat and some herbs from the garden and …
Street Garden!
Right here in Chicago at Kedzie and Addison, the Brew and Grow turned their curb into two small gardens with tomato, dill, pepper, and basil!
Sunflowers
Nothing says summer quite like a sunflower. Lovely composites, made of many florets. I let these grow from the bird feeder this year, along with …