Tulips have a somewhat famous history. Originally from the mountains of the Middle East, they grow wild in about 150 different types. Once they were …
Jackson Park on Chicago’s Southside
This past Easter Sunday, I hiked the trails of the Japanese Garden and bird sanctuary at Jackson Park. The Japanese Garden is a reconstruction on …
What Seeds to Sow in Early Spring
Believe it or not, there are vegetables that like the soil temperature to be a little cool, around 50 degrees. So when you get in …
Springtime Blooms and Tasks
Spring, and there is always something to do in the garden. This past weekend, I added compost to my pots, in which some still had …
Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers, Florida
This past week, I was in Florida and the Bahamas. I can’t wait to share the Edison house garden and lab with you. Edison spent …
Spring Clean Up List
It looks like Spring is here! Here’s a list of tasks that won’t be in jeopardy if we do get a little cold snap. Pick …
Spring Projects
As the weather warms, I dream of being outside all the time. With a full sun yard, it’s a struggle to make a comfortable shaded …
It’s Spring-like in the Windy City
Yes, it’s Chicago, it’s windy (with gusts to 40 mph) and it’s 60 degrees. My garden is budding and blooming. …
Another Seed Swap, Sunday, March 4th
Where: Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted, Chicago Il When: Sunday, March 4th, 2-5pm About: City-wide seed swap, check out a library card …
Leap Year’s Early Spring
Happy Feb 29th and Spring has Sprung in Chicago. My first little yellow crocus of the season. It’s been a strange winter, and makes me …