September always throws me for a loop. It usually has pretty warm…
Resting and Relaxing
It is a rainy Saturday morning in August, I’m going to try…
Wilderness in the City
I love wild spots. I like nicely maintained spaces too, but seeing…
Camping and Inspiration
This past weekend, we were camping at Nelson Dewey State Park in…
Hot Days
Having grown up in Texas, I feel a little nostalgic when the…
Jen, Flowers, and Tattoos
Meet Jen Trok, tattoo artist and newbie to gardening. Everytime I see…
A Time for Everything
After you spend all this time and money on planning and planting…
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
Today, although a little cool (59 degrees in June??), I took a…
Shade Garden, No Problem
I’ve had the pleasure of working on some great spaces over the…
Rainy Days
It is a rainy, Spring day here in Chicago. The last thing…