Helen Babbs moved to London and turned her flat balcony roof into a lush garden get-away. Over the two years, she provided herself with fresh …
Seedlings, Transplanting to Bigger Pots
Earlier we started seeds in egg cartons and then made our closet into a grow room! “i’m helping”-che Now, it’s time to give the roots …
Spring Snow
Arrggh, hmmmph, yuk, and probably many more sighs. Yep, Chicago got a little layer of snow last night. If you planted cold tolerant veggies and …
Making Terrariums
It’s quick, it’s fun, and it’s easy! what you need: jars, containers, hanging globes pebble moss soil small plants (either succulents, cactus, ferns, african violets, …
Cold Tolerant Annuals
Most of us are ready for some flowers. Here’s a list of cold tolerant annuals that might not love the summer heat but will brighten …
Meaning of Flowers
Throughout time we have added significance to flowers and plants, designating them as signs of love, purity, remembrance, and friendship. Here are some meanings and …
Springtime Beauty
It was gorgeous this weekend. I bought some cool loving annuals, pansy and ranunculus, to brighten up the corners as the siberian squills and crocus …
Companion Plantings
When planning your vegetable garden this year, consider companion planting. Certain plants grown together can be beneficial in pest control and provide greater yield. Here …
Wendy Davenport Whatley, Things of this Nature
Wendy’s fanciful paintings are inspired from nature and probably a few fantasy novels. Small and delicate, her paintings are little gardens in inch form. Take …
Crocus and First Bees!
I regularly work on Jim’s wonderful garden in Lakeview here in Chicago. Today I saw my first bees of the season. I look forward to …