Living in the Midwest, we are blessed with the Great Lakes. A huge resource, that sometimes, we forget is here. Yesterday, on WBEZ’s 848 , …
Crazy Chicago Winter
It’s warm today, a high of 52 degrees…and it’s January 6th. My garden is confused. I’ve got daffodils shooting up, English Primrose with flowers budding, …
Catalogs
We just got snow last night and what perfect timing…all the seed catalogs seem to be coming my way with every winter day. I thought …
Hopes for Snow
Here in Chicago, we’ve had little to no snow. None has stuck with temperatures ranging in the 30s and 40s so far this December. Not …
Decorating With Nature
Christmas is just around the corner. Besides your tree and wreaths, you can add a little nature in your holiday spirit with bark, pine cones, …
Ice Lanterns
These are so beautiful, I had to share. With instructions from Ordinary Life Magic, add these ice lanterns to your holiday decor! Collect bits of …
Pine Tree Loaded with Pinecones
Gardener Gifts
With the Holiday Season here….what in the world do you get a gardener? Magazine subscriptions are great. I look forward to their wise words each …
Evergreens
Evergreens provide interest in the coldest time of the year. Birds find shelter from the bitter winter. Used for privacy and noise reduction, evergreens are …